BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing
The combination of distinct but related subjects in this course provides a fascinating opportunity to study of the English language with that of creative writing You will explore and examine how English works, why and how it is used, where it has come from while also developing skills in writing in a variety of forms. You will study the structure of language and how it is used in society and explore creative writing in small groups or workshops led by research experts and published writers.In studying English Language, you will explore how English works, and also you will learn about relevant aspects of linguistics such as: the grammatical structure (e.g. word order, sounds, meaning); the history of English; dialects and social variation; social, educational and cultural aspects; global English, and more. You will look at the way English has changed over the centuries, considering what will become of it in the future, comparing English use in different parts of the globe, and considering important practical aspects of English such as the hundreds of millions of people worldwide learning English as an additional or foreign language.You will develop with us as a creative writer by learning about writing in different genres, styles and modes. You will get the chance to share and discuss your own work with others, both staff and students, and grow as part of the university’s welcoming community of writers. There is also a vibrant cultural scene both in the university and beyond, with literary societies and groups for you to join as well as ways to share your creative work with a wider audience.‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.
The combination of distinct but related subjects in this course provides a fascinating opportunity to study of the English language with that of creative writing You will explore and examine how English works, why and how it is used, where it has come from while also developing skills in writing in a variety of forms. You will study the structure of language and how it is used in society and explore creative writing in small groups or workshops led by research experts and published writers.In studying English Language, you will explore how English works, and also you will learn about relevant aspects of linguistics such as: the grammatical structure (e.g. word order, sounds, meaning); the history of English; dialects and social variation; social, educational and cultural aspects; global English, and more. You will look at the way English has changed over the centuries, considering what will become of it in the future, comparing English use in different parts of the globe, and considering important practical aspects of English such as the hundreds of millions of people worldwide learning English as an additional or foreign language.You will develop with us as a creative writer by learning about writing in different genres, styles and modes. You will get the chance to share and discuss your own work with others, both staff and students, and grow as part of the university’s welcoming community of writers. There is also a vibrant cultural scene both in the university and beyond, with literary societies and groups for you to join as well as ways to share your creative work with a wider audience.‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.
