Course summary

Why Study English Literature and Creative Writing with a Year Abroad at Kent? • Play to your strengths: We do not have exams, and our coursework often goes beyond the standard essay or dissertation. This way you are assessed by your best work. • Study literature your way: Our course covers a variety of genres. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about. • Project-based programmes: Creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Shape your degree according to your interests; you might make a documentary film, script a video game, assemble a journal, compose a collection of poetry, write a novella or plan and pitch an exhibition. • Study Abroad: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. By making the decision to study abroad for a year demonstrates that you are flexible in your outlook and have the enthusiasm and drive to succeed in new environments. • Learn from literary experts: Our staff are industry professionals and encourage you to engage with new and inspiring work. You'll discover how literature tackles challenges such as immigration, climate change, racial inequality, and women’s rights using the power of the written word.