BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
Course Overview
This innovative English degree merges the critical study of language and literature with hands-on creative practice, preparing you for a modern creative career. You will develop your unique voice while exploring how language shapes society and learn to monetize your work in the digital landscape. The course is enriched by research-led teaching and strong industry connections, providing a dynamic and vocational learning experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore emerging digital genres like games narratives and graphic storytelling.
- Gain practical digital entrepreneurship skills by learning to monetize creative work on platforms like YouTube and social media.
- Attend an inspiring writers' retreat in Whitby, the legendary inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
- Learn from active researcher-practitioners and a program of visiting industry professionals.
- Build significant employer links and professional experience opportunities with organizations like the Royal Shakespeare Company and Writing West Midlands.
Course Overview
This innovative English degree merges the critical study of language and literature with hands-on creative practice, preparing you for a modern creative career. You will develop your unique voice while exploring how language shapes society and learn to monetize your work in the digital landscape. The course is enriched by research-led teaching and strong industry connections, providing a dynamic and vocational learning experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore emerging digital genres like games narratives and graphic storytelling.
- Gain practical digital entrepreneurship skills by learning to monetize creative work on platforms like YouTube and social media.
- Attend an inspiring writers' retreat in Whitby, the legendary inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
- Learn from active researcher-practitioners and a program of visiting industry professionals.
- Build significant employer links and professional experience opportunities with organizations like the Royal Shakespeare Company and Writing West Midlands.
