Course summary
Join our supportive community of writers and readers where we’ll nurture your talents and help new voices emerge in the literary world. Our BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing combines literary criticism with the craft of writing. You’ll have some flexibility to tailor your learning to the type of writing you feel most passionate about, with a choice of critical or creative assignments appearing on most modules. In workshops, you’ll critique a range of literary styles, genres and movements – from Shakespeare and Dickens to Gothic, modernism and magical realism. You’ll look at how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world and reshaped the ways we think about literature and about the human condition. You will also delve into contemporary issues, such as cultural identities, the climate emergency and Anthropocene. There are modules on children’s literature and post-colonial fiction too. If you’re thinking of a career in English teaching, you will be curriculum-ready. And if your dream is to be a writer or to go into the creative industries, we’ll provide opportunities that will help you to build a portfolio and professional networks. You’ll gain insight into the world of publishing through our practice-led module, Writing for Publication, which walks you through the editorial process from first draft to getting published. The teaching is delivered through workshops, where lecturers will introduce you to techniques before you apply them. A creative writing session might focus on drafting or editing, producing a quick treatment of a story, or creating a character or setting. A literary-critical session typically delivers small segments of interactive lecture information, directly followed by the practical application of concepts to the analysis of text. Whether critical or creative in content, all workshops are structured to create a community of writers among our students. There will also be lots of support from staff, who will work closely with each student to help guide their individual journey. All our academics are published authors and critics, with some achieving national acclaim for their books. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing
Modules
Year One Core: Children’s Literature; Co-Create: Collaborative Project; The Craft of Writing; The Story of English Literature Year Two Core: Global Voices; Gothic Fiction; The Writing Profession; Writing Society: Social Realism, Crime and Narrative Year Three Core: Magical Realism: From Flying to Urban Angels; Negotiated Project-English & Creative Writing; The Classics: Shakespeare to Modernism; Wild Words: Anthropocene Literatures
Assessment method
English employs an innovative range of assessments including essays, e-learning exercises, poster presentations, reports, reflective diaries, and oral presentations.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QW41
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
International | £16750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Staffordshire
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE