BA (Hons.) English And Creative Writing

The English and Creative Writing BA at Leeds Beckett University is a versatile degree that combines the study of English with creative writing skills. This full-time course exposes students to a variety of texts and genres, whilst also providing them with the opportunity to develop their own creative writing portfolio. Course Content: The first year includes core modules in English Literature, developing essay skills, and introducing creative writing. In the second and third years, students will study literary periods such as the Renaissance and the 19th Century, and participate in specialist creative writing workshops. Students will further develop their creative and critical abilities, and will complete a long-form piece of creative writing in their final year.Key Modules: Some of the modules in this course include ‘Reading Texts: Literary Theory’, ‘American Counter Cultures’, ‘Postcolonial Literature’, ‘Periods and Genres in Creative Writing’, and ‘Physical Theatre’.Accreditations: While the course itself is not specifically accredited, Leeds Beckett University prides itself on its teaching quality, employability records and excellent student support.Future Careers: This degree provides the skills for a variety of career pathways. Many students progress to careers in areas such as teaching, the arts, publishing, media, marketing, writing and heritage industries, while others choose further study or research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.