English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

This course is for students who are passionate about literature and want to apply their critical reading and research skills to their diverse and imaginative writing. You will link your awareness of technique, form and craft in literature to your unique style of writing, and consider a wide variety of texts in relation to political, social and cultural theories in order to inform and enhance your own work. Our award-winning tutors will help you to become a motivated thinker and writer with excellent critical and creative writing skills.

Graduates may go on to further study, for example through our innovative Creative Writing MA. You could also pursue a career in publishing, social media, marketing, teaching, journalism, public relations or human resources. The course will help you to develop skills in critical thinking, storytelling, presenting, teamwork and independent research. You will also develop an advanced knowledge of the discipline and its place outside the classroom.