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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Preston Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Ready to unlock your creative potential? Join us to sharpen your writing skills and explore a diverse range of genres. Start your journey to becoming a professional writer.On our English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) course, you’ll develop the skills and techniques to write in various genres. This includes science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, horror, crime, and children's fiction. You'll create new works and produce short stories, poetry and play scripts, exploring diverse literary forms and styles.You can choose to study either English literature or English language with creative writing. With English literature you will cover topics ranging from the Renaissance to Romantic and Gothic works. You will also explore science fiction and contemporary literature. With English language you will develop skills in discourse and textual analysis. You will also study theoretical and applied approaches to linguistics.
Why choose us?- Gain valuable insights from guest speakers and experts. Learn how to succeed in the writing profession and related careers.- Our Live Literature Room is equipped with a dedicated stage and library. Here you can showcase your work and take part in events with industry professionals.- We provide student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, so that you receive focused support.
What you'll do- You will learn through a mix of taught lectures and group workshops, sharing ideas and engaging in lively literary and cultural debates.- As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to study abroad, either for a semester or an entire year. We have exchange agreements with universities across various countries.- Our strong industry connections will allow you to gain practical experience and begin building a network of contacts through placement opportunities, which often lead to employment after graduation.
Future CareersMany of our English and creative writing graduates have gone on to have roles in the worlds of publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media.Studying English and creative writing will give you the skills and abilities that employers are looking for in: - Play and script writing- Public relations- Journalism- Media- Content and copywriting- Publishing- Social media management - Marketing- Business management- Teaching
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Entry requirements
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- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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University of Central Lancashire
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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Lancashire, University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
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