BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
- International students can apply
- Overseas study available
- Work placement opportunity
Teaching on the course is through:
- Lectures: a formal method of teaching, with one lecturer addressing a large group of students from different courses
- Tutorials: an informal method of small-group teaching that is student-oriented and often student-led
- Seminars: an informal teaching situation which tends to be a mixture of tutor-led and student-led discussion
- Practical workshops; where new skills will be demonstrated and which could include a talk from someone in industry
- Creative writing workshops
- Individual supervision; which allows us to critique your work and give feedback
- Practice-based creative projects
- Student-directed study where projects are assigned and deadlines given
- We place emphasis on students acquiring individual transferable skills as well as developing knowledge and skills important to analytical processes.
Assessment
On creative writing modules, you will be assessed through portfolios and other creative assignments. For the English element, you will be assessed through a combination of exams and coursework such as essays and presentations. Most modules incorporate some form of diagnostic assessment in order to allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses prior to undertaking your final exam or essay. Exact proportions will vary according to your option module choices: some modules are assessed entirely by coursework, others are a combination of coursework and exam. You may also choose to do a dissertation.