BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing

The English with Creative Writing course from Queen Mary University of London is a full-time, three-year programme that combines the study of English literature and creative writing. The course allows students to explore a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, and playwriting.Course Content: The curriculum includes both compulsory and optional modules. In the first year, students will study broad-ranging modules in English literature from the Renaissance to the present, as well as modules in creative writing. The second and third years of the course offer a broad range of specialised study in both literature and creative writing, including options in American literature, Victorian literature, Modernist literature, Postcolonial literature, Contemporary writing, and Creative industries. Not only does the course provide a deep understanding of literary traditions and contemporary writing forms, but it also equips students with key skills needed for creative writing.Key Modules: The key modules that students will study include 'Reading, Theory and Interpretation,' 'Literatures in Time: Texts and Contexts,' 'Introduction to Creative Writing,' 'Written on the Body: Gender and Sexuality in Literature,' 'Shakespeare,' and 'The Creative Process.' These core units are designed to provide students with a foundation in the discipline and the chance to develop their writing skills.There is no accreditation information provided for this course.Future Careers: Graduates of the English with Creative Writing course have pursued successful careers in a variety of fields, including writing and publishing, journalism, public relations, the media industry, teaching, and arts administration. Some graduates have also gone on to undertake higher level study in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.