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,  and production skills, gaining teaching experience,  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 write fiction, they also practise blogging, digital media, copywriting and travel-journals, learning how to create effective content that can be published and sold.

Alongside developing your skills in writing fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and non-fiction, you’ll gain specialist skills in analysis and close reading. The development of these skills means you’ll be ready for the workplace when you graduate. There are also many opportunities to showcase your written work and to work on placements and projects to support your future career.