BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing

The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing at the University of Bolton is a full-time undergraduate course which spans three years. It aims to foster students' passion for the English language and literature, while strengthening their creative writing abilities. Students are encouraged to explore their literary creativity and apply their understanding of literary traditions to their own work.Course Content: The program's content includes modules that enhance the students’ comprehensive understanding of various aspects of English and Creative Writing. The course includes traditional and contemporary literature studies, as well as modules that explore creativity, theory and practice in writing.Key Modules: Students benefit from a diverse variety of modules in their course. Key modules include 'Introduction to Creative Writing', 'Life Writing: Biography and Autobiography', 'The Gothic Tradition', 'Women's Writing', and 'Writing and the Self'. In their final year, students will also have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation or major project.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation mentioned for this course.Future Careers: Graduates from this course will be prepared for a wide range of careers involving the use of English, including writing, publishing, journalism, librarianship, teaching, PR and law. Moreover, it also provides the critical and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong learning, hence offering excellent prospects for further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.