English with Creative Writing (with Integrated Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Goldsmiths, University of London

If you have been out of education or do not have the required A-level qualifications for degree-level study, this four-year course can help you realise your academic potential.

- Goldsmiths is dedicated to widening participation and supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds to transition to university-level study. If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, this course offers an alternative entry route- The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate English programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject, and helping you develop the academic skills necessary to progress to the first year of the BA- You will select the undergraduate English degree you wish to study at the point of application but can change your choice as you progress through the foundation pathway if your interests change- In your Foundation Year, you will learn about significant literary movements from distinct periods, including the English Renaissance, literature of World War I, post-war drama and poetry, feminist fiction, and themes of race and class in the late 20th Century- You will develop your ability to identify characteristics of historical periods and significant developments in literature and be able to explain the relationship of literary works to the relevant historical periods studied- You will hone vital skills in critical reading, analysis and written communication- Following the Foundation Year, you will progress on to the BA English with Creative Writing. The degree is ideal if you are curious about literature, with the imagination to turn that curiosity into creativity.- This flexible BA English with Creative Writing degree allows you to choose from a range of topics – comparisons of literature across different cultures and art forms (also known as comparative literature), American literature and culture, and diverse aspects of language use in linguistics modules.- You'll have the space to develop your own creative writing practice, while our Work Placement module also offers valuable workplace experience in professional environments relevant to your area of study.- Goldsmiths has one of the most established and long-running creative writing centres in UK Higher Education, and many of our graduates are now leading writers and editors in their field.- Our teaching staff of celebrated writers and scholars are ready to support you and your work as a Goldsmiths student.- We’re regularly visited by literary guest speakers, and our students have recently enjoyed events with Ali Smith, Bernadine Evaristo, C A Conrad, George Saunders, Nikesh Shukla, Michael Rosen, Eimear McBride, Joelle Taylor, Olivia Laing, Rachael Allen and Eley Williams.- Our forward-thinking approach to the fields of creative writing and literary studies is supported by our hosting and running of the Goldsmiths Prize, awarded annually to work that pushes the boundaries of the novel.- Your literary and creative studies will be supported by lectures and seminars that will give you practical advice to help you improve your essay writing and refine your research strategies.- Our location on the doorstep of central London means that you will have easy access to one of the most diverse, historic, and dynamic literary centres in the world.