English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

English Literature and Creative Writing at Staffordshire University is a vibrant and friendly department in which tutors work closely with each student as an individual to support their unique learning journey. We pride ourselves on our exceptional levels of student support and in helping new voices emerge in the literary world.

Embark on a new adventure in literature and writing with our innovative English and Creative Writing degree. Our friendly and highly qualified team of published writers and critics will guide you through traditional and contemporary literature and styles of writing; and introduce you to new worlds of representation and expression that you havenât even imagined yet. You will learn in small group seminars and writersâ workshops to advance your knowledge and develop your understanding of some of the greatest literature from around the world and to explore modes of writing from the conventional to the experimental. You will examine critical and creative approaches to major forms, genres, movements and periods, establishing your own voice as a writer, critic, or both. On project modules, you will have the chance to develop unique publications or events, organise awards schemes with schools, contribute to literacy projects, and work with students from across the uni, or focus on a major research project of your own.

At Staffs Uni, we believe that the best writers are incisive and knowledgeable readers and that the most sensitive and original critics understand the processes of composition. So, once you get into your 2nd year, many of our specialist modules offer you a choice of critical or creative assignments. Literature modules will range from Shakespeare (and before) to contemporary fiction, making sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge of Victorian writing and modernism on the way. During your course, youâll explore how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world, constantly remaking how we think about literature and even what literature is. You will examine current issues of global interest, such as eco-fiction, de-colonisation, psychogeography, creative non-fiction, social-realism and more within a range of modules taught by specialists in the field, contextualising great works through critical and theoretical interpretations and discovering your own approaches to advance international knowledge. If you are thinking of a career in teaching, you will be curriculum ready. Writers will range across poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for the stage, publishing and editing, and will begin the work of building a CV, portfolio, and a professional network. This will ensure that you are ready for a career as a professional writer, or in the publishing/creative industries.

Our academic team are here to look after your future, achieving 90% and above for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 100% for teaching and feedback. You will be assisted all the way through your studies by an Academic Mentor and high levels of student support

Embark on a new adventure in literature and writing with our innovative English and Creative Writing degree. Our friendly and highly qualified team of published writers and critics will guide you through traditional and contemporary literature and styles of writing; and introduce you to new worlds of representation and expression that you havenât even imagined yet. You will learn in small group seminars and writersâ workshops to advance your knowledge and develop your understanding of some of the greatest literature from around the world and to explore modes of writing from the conventional to the experimental. You will examine critical and creative approaches to major forms, genres, movements and periods, establishing your own voice as a writer, critic, or both. On project modules, you will have the chance to develop unique publications or events, organise awards schemes with schools, contribute to literacy projects, and work with students from across the uni, or focus on a major research project of your own.

At Staffs Uni, we believe that the best writers are incisive and knowledgeable readers and that the most sensitive and original critics understand the processes of composition. So, once you get into your 2nd year, many of our specialist modules offer you a choice of critical or creative assignments. Literature modules will range from Shakespeare (and before) to contemporary fiction, making sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge of Victorian writing and modernism on the way. During your course, youâll explore how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world, constantly remaking how we think about literature and even what literature is. You will examine current issues of global interest, such as eco-fiction, de-colonisation, psychogeography, creative non-fiction, social-realism and more within a range of modules taught by specialists in the field, contextualising great works through critical and theoretical interpretations and discovering your own approaches to advance international knowledge. If you are thinking of a career in teaching, you will be curriculum ready. Writers will range across poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for the stage, publishing and editing, and will begin the work of building a CV, portfolio, and a professional network. This will ensure that you are ready for a career as a professional writer, or in the publishing/creative industries.

Our academic team are here to look after your future, achieving 90% and above for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 100% for teaching and feedback. You will be assisted all the way through your studies by an Academic Mentor and high levels of student support

Embark on a new adventure in literature and writing with our innovative English and Creative Writing degree. Our friendly and highly qualified team of published writers and critics will guide you through traditional and contemporary literature and styles of writing; and introduce you to new worlds of representation and expression that you havenât even imagined yet. You will learn in small group seminars and writersâ workshops to advance your knowledge and develop your understanding of some of the greatest literature from around the world and to explore modes of writing from the conventional to the experimental. You will examine critical and creative approaches to major forms, genres, movements and periods, establishing your own voice as a writer, critic, or both. On project modules, you will have the chance to develop unique publications or events, organise awards schemes with schools, contribute to literacy projects, and work with students from across the uni, or focus on a major research project of your own.

At Staffs Uni, we believe that the best writers are incisive and knowledgeable readers and that the most sensitive and original critics understand the processes of composition. So, once you get into your 2nd year, many of our specialist modules offer you a choice of critical or creative assignments. Literature modules will range from Shakespeare (and before) to contemporary fiction, making sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge of Victorian writing and modernism on the way. During your course, youâll explore how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world, constantly remaking how we think about literature and even what literature is. You will examine current issues of global interest, such as eco-fiction, de-colonisation, psychogeography, creative non-fiction, social-realism and more within a range of modules taught by specialists in the field, contextualising great works through critical and theoretical interpretations and discovering your own approaches to advance international knowledge. If you are thinking of a career in teaching, you will be curriculum ready. Writers will range across poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for the stage, publishing and editing, and will begin the work of building a CV, portfolio, and a professional network. This will ensure that you are ready for a career as a professional writer, or in the publishing/creative industries.

Our academic team are here to look after your future, achieving 90% and above for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 100% for teaching and feedback. You will be assisted all the way through your studies by an Academic Mentor and high levels of student support

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