Creative Writing and English Literature with foundation year

Program Overview

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This four-year BA in Creative Writing and English Literature prepares students for careers in the creative industries and undergraduate study. The program emphasizes the development of creative writing skills and critical thinking about literary works, combining modules in both disciplines. Graduates are equipped for careers in publishing, journalism, teaching, and further study.

Program Outline

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Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year) BA (Hons)

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Degree Overview:

This four-year BA degree prepares students for careers in the creative industries and undergraduate study. Students who successfully complete the program will graduate with the same title and qualifications as students who started the three-year course. The foundation year (Year 0) provides the necessary skills and knowledge for academic success at the undergraduate level. The program emphasizes the development of creative writing skills and critical thinking about literary works.

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Outline:

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Year 0 Modules:

• Critical Thinking
• Interventions for Change
• Media, Crime and 'Race'
• Reflecting on Self and Society
• Researching Discrimination
• Researching Inequality
• Writing London: A World City

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Years 1-3 Modules:

The program combines the study of creative writing and English literature, and includes modules on the following topics:

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English Literature:

• Poetic Form and Genre
• Romantics to Victorians
• Theatre and Performance: History and Craft
• Writer's World
• Genre Fiction
• Victorians to Moderns
• Writing and Editing Fiction and Nonfiction
• Publishing and the Book: then and now
• The Writer's Craft
• Moderns to Contemporaries
• Project (Creative Writing and English Literature)
• Why Literature Matters

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Creative Writing:

• Poetic Form and Genre
• Romantics to Victorians
• Theatre and Performance: History and Craft
• Writer’s World
• Genre Fiction
• Victorians to Moderns
• Publishing and the Book: then and now
• The Writer’s Craft

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Other modules:

• Why Literature Matters
• Project (Creative Writing and English Literature)

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Course Schedule:

• The full-time program runs over four years, with three terms per year.
• Each term is 10 weeks long, with a one-week reading week in the middle.
• Students take four modules per term.
• Modules are typically taught in three-hour sessions, with a lecture and a seminar or workshop.

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Assessment:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including essays, presentations, creative writing assignments, and exams.
• The specific assessments for each module will be outlined in the module handbook.

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Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced lecturers and tutors, who are all published authors and/or have extensive experience in the field of creative writing and English literature.
• The teaching methods are designed to be interactive and engaging, and to encourage students to develop their own critical thinking and creative writing skills.
• The program also offers a range of support services, including academic advising, writing workshops, and one-to-one tutoring.

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Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the creative industries, such as publishing, journalism, teaching, and marketing.
• Graduates have gone on to successful careers in publishing, editing and related industries, as well as to publish their own creative work.

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Other:

• Students in the program will have the opportunity to visit theaters, galleries, libraries, archives and attend events, which will provide context and support to their studies.