English Literature with Creative Writing, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Our English Literature with Creative Writing degree hones your skills in literary analysis while helping you to develop your own creative voice.This English Literature with Creative Writing BA allows you to combine the two disciplines on a major/minor basis. In English Literature classes we cover fiction, poetry, drama and film with an emphasis on the period since 1800. In Creative Writing modules you'll be given the chance to produce your own work in these same genres. Over your time with us you'll be able to develop and explore your own areas of interest. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or dissertation.Popular career options for graduates of this course include professional writing, research, teaching, journalism, publishing and arts administration.What you should know about this course

• Gain a solid grounding in literary history and explore specialist areas such as American fiction, Shakespeare, literary theory, transnational literature and the gothic

• Enhance your appreciation of literature through the experience of writing in different genres (the novel, the short story, poetry and drama)

• Consider literature in relation to social and historical context, advances in technology and changes in the cultural marketplace

• Develop your own voice as a writer, working with specialist guidance from published authors and successful practitioners

• Gain advanced transferable skills centring on comprehension, creativity, analysis and communication that will enhance your value in a wide range of graduate occupations.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.