Modules

This degree has three stages. In Stage 1 you will encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, art works, ideas and stories. This broad foundation will help you develop the skills and the confident, open approach you need to tackle more specialist modules at Stages 2 and 3. At Stage 2 you’ll study through an engaging mix of practical exercises, activities and readings, all designed to sustain your creative writing. You’ll explore the creative process; how to use your memory; developing a daily discipline; approaches to fiction, poetry and life writing; and the world of publishing and the requirements of professional presentation. You will complete the stage with a second module chosen from a wide choice of arts and humanities modules. At Stage 3 you’ll continue to develop your fiction, poetry and life writing skills and be introduced to scriptwriting. You’ll explore form and genre; how to sustain longer and more complex works of fiction and poetry; writing for stage, film and radio; professional layouts for dramatic media; how scriptwriting skills might enhance and influence your fiction, poetry and life writing; and how to improve your individual voice and style. You will complete your degree with a second module chosen from a wide range of arts and humanities modules.