About the Course

This dynamic English and Creative Writing degree combines study of creative and professional writing with a range of complementary modules that explore English language and literature.  The degree incorporates training and experience of the uses of English in the community and the workplace: with opportunities such as conducting writing for wellbeing workshops, training in media,  production skills, teaching experience,  and collaborating with creative industries and publishers.

From Shakespeare to modern crime and fantasy literature, our English degree enhances transferable key skills such as expression, critical thinking and writing. Students don’t just learn to write fiction, they also practise blogging, digital media, copywriting and travel-journaling, learning how to create effective digital content that can be published and sold.

Alongside developing your skills in writing fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and non-fiction, you’ll have opportunities to work on placements and projects to support your future career.