Course summary

This flexible and innovative degree will change the way that you think; you will encounter a wide range of literature from across the globe, develop your writing skills, and gain an understanding of how the publishing industry operates. Our graduates enjoy excellent career prospects in fields like teaching, publishing, marketing, librarianship and arts administration. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE 1. Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate 2. The course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need for excellent career prospects in fields which include (though are not limited to) teaching, journalism, publishing and arts administration 3. Benefit from the support of a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team who are published experts in their field 4. The course’s distinctive core of engagement with literary, critical and cultural theory will enable you to develop a highly nuanced and sophisticated approach to the analysis of literature, language and culture 5. Learn the art, craft and processes of writing fiction and non-fiction; we'll cover writing for books, magazines, and digital content 6. Understand how today's publishing industry works and gain the skills you need to get your work — or the work of others — to market HOW YOU’LL LEARN: You'll learn through a mixture of:

• lectures, seminars and tutorials

• creative writing workshops

• project work

• technology-enhanced learning

• peer reviews and presentations.