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Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)

University of Winchester

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University of Winchester
UCAS CODE: QW38

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

- Join a community passionate about the study of creative writing, literature and the broad subject of English- Study the craft of writing while discovering how your work relates to the wider realms of literary and cultural context- Move progressively through a structured series of writing assignments and exercises, enhanced by a workshop environment- Choose from an extensive range of optional Creative Writing and English Literature modules tailored to your interests and career aspirations- Immerse yourself in an independent creative project in your final year- Attend the University of Winchester Writers' Festival – an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agentsIf you are a passionate reader who enjoys a broad spectrum of books, from Shakespeare to Postmodern fiction, and who also likes the idea of tapping into your own creative energy to craft it into poetry, plays or prose, then this is the perfect place to do it.Our Creative Writing and English Literature degree offers an exploration of literary and creative writing in a rich combination of critical theory and practical workshops.The Creative Writing modules enable you to enhance your skills and evolve as an individual writer at your own pace and in your own way, while discovering how your own writing relates to the wider realms of literary and cultural context.In English Literature, study is wide-ranging as you investigate how literature works through a close reading of modern and traditional literature, cultural and critical analysis, and writing in different genres.The course seeks to move you progressively through a structured series of writing assignments and exercises, working on all genres of writing in the first year, and then allowing you to specialise in Years 2 and 3.Your work develops in a workshop environment bolstered by positive critical encouragement and direction throughout. Additional guidance is given on audience (for example, editor, agent or publisher) where appropriate.In Year 2, the focus becomes more specific with a choice of modules that concentrate on elements of different genres such as writing for children, media writing, poetry, song and play, film and TV script. English Literature modules involve studying a group of texts representative of a period of history, a particular genre or a particular area of the world.In Year 3, the modules look increasingly at the relationships between writing and the world beyond the University, exploring publishing, producing, community audiences, writing and teaching. There is also an opportunity to work on an extended creative project in your chosen genre with one-to-one supervision from an expert in this field. Modules tend to be closely related to the research interests of teaching staff and engage with cutting-edge developments in the discipline.The course arms you with some fantastic transferable skills, such as confident and compelling storytelling, critical thinking and articulate expression. These abilities are valued in a variety of employment contexts including arts and entertainment as well as business and commerce.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 16,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Winchester

University of Winchester

  • University League Table

    98th

  • Campus address

    University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    87th out of 93 23

    42nd out of 45 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    114 54%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    83rd

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    37th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    123 71%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    23rd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    39th

    4

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