Our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree course will support you in developing a rigorous and creative writing practice, while also honing your critical and analytical abilities. You will develop your writing, close reading, and research skills, and learn to craft different kinds of original writing – from critical argument to fiction...
Our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree course will support you in developing a rigorous and creative writing practice, while also honing your critical and analytical abilities.
You will develop your writing, close reading, and research skills, and learn to craft different kinds of original writing – from critical argument to fiction. In the School of English, you will be taught by respected academics and practitioners offering diverse modules.
You will study literature from various major periods, movements, and genres.
You will also have the opportunity to produce audio drama, screenplay, short stories, and poetry. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?
English and Creative Writing allows you to examine how language and literature engage with societies and cultures past and present, to develop a rigorous, creative, and disciplined writing practice, and to express insights into contemporary concerns, affecting the way you and others see the world.
Through workshops with published authors, you will hone your writing craft, experimenting with forms including audio drama, screenplay, short fiction, poetry, and the novel. You will produce polished pieces of writing using creative and analytical approaches that complement your study of English.
You will benefit from student-focused and research-informed teaching in a friendly, supportive learning environment where you will be taught by respected academics and expert practitioners who foster a community of experimentation, innovation, and inclusivity.
Our graduates are characterized by their inventiveness, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity, reflected in the skills and abilities that enable them to adapt to various career paths and employment opportunities. Throughout your studies, you will develop a range of transferable skills valued in the creative industries and beyond.
The School is committed to contributing to the cultural life of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. We do this by working closely with partner colleges and schools, maintaining close links with cultural institutions such as the Birmingham and Midland Institute (BMI) and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG), and working with agencies such as Writing West Midlands. In all of this, we seek to widen participation and provide opportunities for the community to engage with the discipline and the University.