BA English with Creative Writing

The University of Leicester's English with Creative Writing BA course is a blend of traditional study with a modern approach. This course allows students to explore a variety of writing styles and genres, while applying key concepts of English literature. Course Content: As a student of this course, you'll spend the first year studying all aspects of English literature and creative writing, before choosing your modules for the second and third years. There is a strong focus on the production of your original work as you read different writing styles and genres of literature. You will have the opportunity to learn about the history of English language literature from the medieval period to the present day.Key Modules: The course offers key modules such as 'Academic and Creative Skills', 'Writing Genres', 'Creative Writing Portfolio' and 'Writing the Modern World', amongst others. It also allows you to diversify your knowledge with optional modules such as 'Women's Writing', 'Literature in Society', and 'The Contemporary Novel'.Accreditations: The English with Creative Writing BA is not linked to a professional accreditation.Future Careers: This course helps students to develop skills that are highly sought by employers such as understanding complex information, writing clearly, organizing ideas and arguments, team working and critical analysis. Graduates can opt for careers in writing, teaching, advertising, marketing, arts administration, public relations, broadcasting, and journalism.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.