English and creative writing degree

Qw81 with placement course has a placement year h & creative writing at brunel, ranked 8th in uk – guardian university guide regularly host online webinars to give you the chance to find out more about our courses and what studying at brunel is like. For a playback of our recent english webinar, click university london’s impact on the future wages of its graduates is among the best in the country compared to other universities, according to a new analysis of government data by the economist (2017). And creative writing is the perfect course to both learn about english literature from the renaissance to the present day and to gain crucial literary skills that will equip you to read and write at a high course is designed to develop your knowledge, understanding, analytical and creative skills through the analysis, interpretation and creation of literary texts and your own creative writing in a range of range and choice of modules ensure that you will achieve a sound understanding of the principal genres and periods of english literature while at the same time developing your own writing r you’re interested in travel writing, journalism, comedy screenwriting, the short story or the contemporary novel, brunel has a wide range of staff who regularly produce bestselling novels, screenplays for major movies or journalism for the best of the british and international ing this expertise with a supportive environment for students looking to break into writing, the brunel creative writing ba is undoubtedly among the best in the our focus on the contemporary as well as a firm grounding in all aspects of english literature, our team is uniquely equipped to give you an excellent understanding of the importance of narrative and the value of reading and writing in the contemporary world, and to show you how best to use those skills in your student combined degree is designed to:Provide a framework which demonstrates the scope of english literature, within which you can develop individual e your creative abilities in a range of p your responses to literary works and your competence in methods of independent p skills of expression and critical evaluation, and techniques of scholarship and p a range of key skills and strategies for learning and imaginative t our enquiries enquiries: +44 (0)1895 265599 (before you submit an application). English courses as a whole cover all the major periods of literature from the renaissance to the most recent publications in poetry, fiction and drama. Instead we aim to introduce you right from the start to a variety of critical perspectives in preference to a routine chronological level 1 modules offer an introduction to a broad range of areas that are revisited and further developed at levels 2 and creative writing modules will foster your self-awareness and draw extensively on your individual personal experience and interests. You can choose from fiction, poetry, screenwriting and journalism in level modules at level 3 will encourage you to be an active and independent critic and writer and will address a wide variety of different approaches to creative writing project will enable you to undertake an extended piece of creative work, encouraging full expression of the skills that the programme as a whole is designed to develop. Whether it’s writing music journalism or epic poetry, this is your chance to create a project that fulfils your creative creative writing and the creative industries successful creative writing students will have the option of continuing their creative work to master’s ba consists of both compulsory and optional modules, a typical selection can be found below. Modules can vary from year to year, but these offer a good idea of what we uction to writing uction to writing uction to enth-century peare text and women's movement and 20th century -colonial icism and porary british g the short g contemporary , sci-fi and g modern r to ian literature and muslim world in early modern english g for writers / writing for and contemporary lesbian war and late twentieth century literature 1945 – creative more about the structure of undergraduate degrees at what you will learn on the h is particularly good at developing the transferable personal skills that employers prize in graduates. The degree emphasises imagination, independence of thought and intellectual focus both on acquisition of knowledge and analytical skills. You will improve your ability to manage your own learning and will develop personal and collaborative communication brunel english graduates go into teaching; many into media-related jobs like publishing, marketing and journalism; and others into the business world as account executives, campaign organisers and graduation, students may enter one of the professions associated with communication-related employment, such as journalism, publishing, teaching or one of the many forms of old and new media, but our students fit just as easily into many other career environments. The college also offers an optional work experience module in the final graduates have gone on to work in companies such as the bbc and universal studios, and a number of brunel graduates have gone on to be published or to find literary agents for their brunel we provide many opportunities and experiences within your degree programme and beyond – work-based learning, professional support services, volunteering, mentoring, sports, arts, clubs, societies, and much, much more – and we encourage you to make the most of them, so that you can make the most of yourself. More about criteria 2017/ a-level bbb, including grade b in english literature, english language and literature or literature in level 3 extended diploma ddd in creative media production, plus grade b in a-level english (applicants without a-level english will be required to submit a written sample of work on request). Level 3 diploma dd in any subject, with an a-level in english at grade level 3 subsidiary diploma d in any subject, with a-levels grade bb including ational baccalaureate diploma 30 points including higher level 5 in to higher education diploma complete and pass a related subject access course with 45 credits at level 3 with merit in all units. Access students will be required to provide a sample of writing on english grade c or grade 4 is required. University london strongly recommends that if you will require a tier 4 visa, you sit your ielts test at a test centre that has been approved by uk visas and immigration (ukvi) as being a provider of a secure english language test (selt). The university can accept ielts (with the required scores) taken at any official test centre or other english language qualifications we accept as meeting our main award entry r, if you wish to undertake a pre-sessional english course to further improve your english prior to the start of your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved selt provider. This is because you will only be able to apply for a tier 4 student visa to undertake a pre-sessional english course if you hold a selt from a ukvi approved test centre. Find out more information about also offers our own brunelt english test and accepts a range of other language courses. We also have pre-sessional english language courses for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their english.

English language and creative writing

Find out more information about english course and test ng and will be assigned a personal tutor who remains with you throughout your degree course and is available to discuss private and academic problems. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the individual, and you will find both academic and administrative staff only too pleased to degree course is modular. Each module is worth 20 credits and you must complete 120 credits for each year of your degree subject employs a wide range of assessment methods. These include coursework, individual and group projects, oral presentations, practical work, essays and written h & creative writing at brunel, ranked 8th in uk – guardian university guide english course is taught by world-class researchers, giving students the opportunity to get involved with research institute-led seminars and h has a growing international reputation focused around the brunel centre of contemporary writing (bccw) and entertext, an interdisciplinary university is within reach of london and the west end theatres, the british library, shakespeare's globe, museums and other research english and creative writing department at brunel university london is one of the best in the uk for student satisfaction. Qw81 with placement and television studies and h literature with creative writing ba (hons) – 2018 academic staff are so helpful and accommodating. They’re really is one of the uk's leading universities for english and creative writing, ranked top ten in  the guardian university guide 2018 (for english literature and creative writing) and both the complete university guide 2018 and the times and sunday times good university guide 2018 (for creative writing). School of literature and languages has an excellent reputation for challenging, innovative, forward-thinking teaching and research in literature and creative writing, and was ranked number one in the english studies category of the 2016 national student survey. If you’re an aspiring writer and a literature enthusiast, this is the degree combination for will begin your degree by acquiring knowledge of a wide range of literature and the methods we use to understand writing and other forms of cultural representation. You will also be able to tailor your degree with a number of specialist optional modules that focus on specific periods and themes from the medieval to the contemporary and from children’s literature to american creative writing pathway will complement and enhance your experience of studying english literature by encouraging you to apply the critical and theoretical tools you have developed to improve your creative writing ability. Unusually for a degree in english literature with creative writing, we also offer the opportunity to undertake a professional training placement, giving you experience in degree-related professions such as publishing, marketing, the media industries, teaching, creative writing or arts structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. In the final year students choose between the dissertation and creative writing submission modules, each worth 45 programmes operate on a 15 credit modular structure over two semesters. Compulsory modules address the core requirements for english as they are outlined in the qaa benchmarking statement and for creative writing as they are outlined in the national association of writers in education creative writing benchmarking ts taking eli2030 have the opportunity of a work placement one day a programme is studied full-time over three or four academic years. Students are also eligible to exit the programme with the following subsidiary awards:Ba(ord) – 300 credits with a minimum of 60 credits at fheq level a of higher education (dip he) – 240 credits with a minimum of 120 credits at fheq level icate of higher education (cert he) – 120 credits at fheq level order for students to progress they must achieve a minimum average of 40% and have completed all 120 credits at fheq levels 4 and 5 and level successful completion of the programme students may progress to a range of ma programmes such as the ma in english and the ma in creative successful completion of the programme students may progress to a range of ma programmes such as the ma in english and the ma in creative 1 (fheq level 4). To creative ng like a es of reading es of reading y of english literature y of english literature tanding the 2 (fheq level 5). Writing ed creative theories and ve writing and professional theatre and the -by-frame film: animation and , illness and technological en's ng on our english literature with creative writing programmes is both stimulating and encouraging. The creative writing workshops introduce you to peer feedback, editing, and brainstorming years 2 and 3, you will become increasingly independent, participating in seminars in year 2 and contributing to student­-led sessions in year learning is fully supported by the university’s virtual learning environment, and you will acquire a range of computing skills through the are also encouraged to supplement classroom work with participation in activities outside the university, such as theatre visits and trips to regional festivals such as the renowned guildford book s are assessed individually and credits are awarded for the successful completion of each one. See the programme structure section for more an english literature with creative writing student at surrey, you will be introduced to an exciting and challenging environment that combines conventional teaching with a wide range of opportunities for you to engage with a vibrant research culture and arts r visiting guest speakers and research seminars will inject a specialised interest into the programme and encourage students to consider areas for further h at surrey enjoys connections with contemporary poets through the poets-­in-­residence scheme, the annual morag morris poetry lecture, the surrey poetry festival and the new writers allow creative writing students to meet and connect with poets, writers, agents and university of surrey also has close ties with the charity english pen, which campaigns to protect freedom of speech and human rights for writers around the world. English pen regularly hosts talks by prominent writers and other events at the ord itself provides considerable access to arts activities, including the yvonne arnaud theatre, which puts on new and canonical plays, the guildford book festival, and a host of galleries, libraries and archives that will stimulate and support your independent university is only 35 minutes by train from london, one of the world’s most important cultural will have the opportunity to see plays at the national theatre, the barbican and the globe theatre. You will be able to watch new films in the major west end cinemas and classic movies at the national film wide choice of activities will complement your studies in english literature at surrey, and you will be encouraged to draw inspiration from them in your work for your are allocated a personal tutor to guide you through the programme and advise on your option choices and future career, helping you to get the most out of your time at give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities or by completing a professional training placement abroad.

English and creative writing

To find out more visit our careers and professional training lly for an english literature degree programme, we offer the opportunity to undertake a professional training placement. Subject to availability, a placement will help to enhance your employability by giving you experience in degree-related professions such as publishing, marketing, the media industries, teaching, creative writing or arts administration. Placements are arranged jointly by the university and the student, and although students do not always receive a salary, they are often paid a small bursary by their english literature degrees provide you with a range of valuable skills to prepare you for a variety of careers. English graduates are perhaps best qualified for such professions as journalism, marketing, management, communications, publishing, the media industries, teaching, writing and arts you wish to pursue further study, our programmes will provide you with essential knowledge and skills, as well as offering informed support and guidance to assist you in your er for an undergraduate webinar. Subjects: english language or english ants taking an a-level science subject with the science practical endorsement are required to pass the practical or equivalent: gcse english language at grade c(4) and mathematics at grade c (4) (or equivalent). 45 level 3 credits overall including 30 at distinction and 15 at ed subjects: please contact us to discuss or equivalent: gcse english language and mathematics at grade c(4) (or equivalent). Qcf level 3) extended ed subjects: please contact us to discuss or equivalent: gcse english language at grade c(4) and mathematics at grade c (4) (or equivalent). Ed subjects: english with at least or equivalent: maths ational ed subjects: english hl5/ or equivalent: maths hl4/sl4 or maths studies hl4/e practical ants taking the science practical endorsement are required to ed subjects: english language or english or equivalent: english language - scottish national 5 - c maths - scottish national 5 - l: pass overall with abb from a combination of the advanced skills challenge certificate and two ants taking an a-level science subject with the science practical endorsement are required to pass the practical ed subjects: a-level english literature or english or equivalent: gcse english language and mathematics at grade c(4) (or equivalent). International qualificationsif you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the international foundation year, run by the surrey international study your country:Other african east asian middle eastern non-eu south american south asian south east asian states of are normally made in terms of le candidates will be invited to an applicant h language academic: 6. In each note that the university of surrey offers english language programmes and is also an ielts test sional a complete listing of all ongoing fees for our undergraduate university will assess your fee status. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability and/or student er your surrey experience: jonathon crewe, creative writing surrey experience - ellie morley, ba (hons) english surrey english liam murray bell, phd creative liam murray bell is author of so it is, written during his creative writing doctoral studies at the university of surrey and shortlisted for scottish book of the year 2013 in the first book morris poetry lecture 2017 - tiffany atkinson: "what can i say? 44 (0)1483 university of : english and creative in english and creative writing:The english and creative writing major enables students to experience the historical, traditional, and innovative aspects of literature in english, and the relationship between critical reading, creative writing, and translation. The major provides the transferable skills important for a liberal arts major, including the abilities to think deeply and creatively, read complex texts with comprehension, and develop writing and speaking skills at an advanced english and creative writing major introduces students to the wealth of resources associated with the university of iowa and iowa city writing communities. For over 75 years, the department of english and the ui writers’ workshop have been leaders in the area of writing. The mfa offered by the nonfiction writing program and administered by the department of english has been voted the top mfa program in creative nonfiction in the united states. The international reputation of writing at iowa is boosted by synergy across colleges, with the international writing program hosting published writers each fall from countries around the world and each spring traveling to other countries, taking iowa writing “on the road. This synergy helps the university and iowa city draw writers of all ages and nationalities to its writing community. This community is bolstered by the strong readings series offered by the nonfiction writing program, the writers’ workshop, and prairie lights books, with hundreds of readings archived by the iowa digital library, creating a resource for future writers and scholars. The status of iowa city as a unesco city of literature has also enriched the writing community, with people from across the midwest visiting the town during the annual book festival.

The new moocs offered by the department of english, “every atom: walt whitman’s song of myself,” and by the international writing program’s series called “how writers write” have enrolled thousands of students and adult learners, enhancing the reputation of iowa as the writing university. The summer writing festival, iowa young writers studies, the certificate in writing, the center for the book, the iowa playwrights workshop, and the iowa youth writing project all help to turn iowa city into a destination for young writers, who are drawn to the city for its heritage and for its current community of r does not support r does not support r does not support > undergraduate > undergraduate courses > english and creative writing codeq3w8course typeundergraduate, single honoursduration3 yearsfees and fundingwe charge an annual tuition l offeraaa (more details, including international requirements)start dateseptemberstudy optionsundergraduate 3 ing and recruitment co-ordinatorsamantha allen-swingleremailenglish-ug-admissions@rtmentsdepartment of film and creative writingcentre for literary editing and the materiality of the textdepartment of english er your for this ewcourse detailslearning and teachingemployabilitystudent ng english literature and creative writing in combination allows you to develop your skills as a writer, whilst setting your own work and aspirations in the context of the wider literary ba programme introduces you to a broad range of types and periods of literature with a huge range of different areas to pursue, from medieval literature to twenty-first-century digital literary culture. You will be given a foundation in all main genres of creative writing: poetry, prose, drama and media writing. Alongside this you will explore the professional aspects of contemporary writing and editing and will be supported in finding your own ‘voice’. You will be taught by award winning writers and benefit from regular guest talks by visiting ve writing at birmingham is ranked 2nd in the complete university guide 2018 and 4th in the times and sunday times good university guide 2018. We are also ranked 41st for english language and literature in the qs world university rankings ing your questions and concerns about the outcome of the eu referendum. I chose english and creative writing because i was looking for a course with an element of both traditional and modern learning. English is a very traditional arts subject, but when combined with the innovative creative writing modules it is a course that is ever changing and exciting. I love that all of my modules complement each other and that everything i learn in creative writing is also relevant in english. Programme has an equal balance between english literature and creative writing throughout the three balance works extremely well: the study of literature enables you to learn from other authors and supports your development as a writer, just as your practical experimentation deepens your understanding of the ways in which literature the english side you will study a range of literature from across all periods, from medieval to contemporary, with the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area as you progress. In your second year you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues at the world renowned shakespeare institute in nearby stratford-upon-avon on our shakespeare creative writing you will develop your skills as a writer of poetry, short fiction and drama for stage and screen. Modules in ‘contemporary creative writing’ and ‘editing’ will give you alternative perspectives upon the writing process, allowing you to investigate writing at a professional level and develop your critical and analytical skills. In your final year you will complete a creative writing project, a substantial independent piece of work for which you will receive expert supervision with a completely free choice of ent reputation - we are ranked 2nd for creative writing in the complete university guide 2018 and 4th in the times and sunday times good university guide 2018. We are also ranked 41st for english language and literature in the qs world university rankings 2017. Furthermore, over 85% of our academic research in english was judged to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the research excellence framework peare institute and rsc collaboration - we have a unique provision for the study of shakespeare: the shakespeare institute, based in stratford-upon-avon, is a world leading centre for international shakespeare scholarship. You will be able to access creative and teaching spaces at the other place, as well as the expertise of rsc artists and practitioners; you will also have the opportunity to attend rsc productions and events. To learn more about the city of birmingham and the surrounding area, visit our discover birmingham lecturers and tutors for creative writing will be practising writers - elsa braekkan payne, an expert in the short story who also has particular interests in editing; luke kennard, a poet and novelist whose criticism appears in poetry london and the times literary supplement; richard house, fiction and screenwriter, recently long listed for the man booker prize; dan vyleta, author of four award winning novels, the most recent being the crooked maid, published by bloomsbury in 2014 and the best-selling novelist ruth lectures - you will be able to enjoy regular guest lectures and readings from visiting writers. Recent guests have included novelist david lodge, poet and writer jackie kay, poet simon armitage, playwright simon stephens, theatre director gregory doran and poet laureate carol ann -curricular activity - the university’s very active creative writing society, writers' bloc, produces a regular journal and is very involved with the performance poetry scene, as well as hosting socials, open mic nights and writing workshops. In your second year you will have the opportunity to partake in our very popular residential study trip to stratford-upon-avon, which includes lectures, creative workshops, theatre trips, cultural activities, academic and creative inspiration and the opportunity to socialise with staff and fellow note: the modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Creative writing modules will give you a foundation in writing across different genres on the double weighted ‘creative writing foundation’ module, as well as an introduction to the professional aspects of contemporary writing in ‘contemporary creative writing’. Descriptions of english and creative writing first year the second year you will choose ‘histories of literature’ modules to deepen your knowledge and understanding of different literary periods. You will also either take our specialist shakespeare module ‘shakespeare: elizabethan and jacobean or choose one ‘themes in literature’ option the creative writing side you will further develop your writing skills in modules on ‘poetry and prose writing’ and ‘drama and media writing’ and will gain an insight into the editorial process on our ‘editing’ ed descriptions of english and creative writing second year can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final your final year you will choose three modules from an impressive range of 'literature special subjects', working closely with specialists in each your final year as a creative writing student you will have found your ‘voice’ and ‘genre’ and so you will be ready to complete a substantial individual 'creative writing project', chosen and structured according to your own writing interests. You will also choose a 'creative writing special subject' focusing on a more specialist ed descriptions of english and creative writing final year uk students beginning their studies in september 2018, the university of birmingham will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. Learn more for international further information on tuition fees, living costs and available financial support, please see our pages raduate fees and n fees when studying those spending a whole academic year abroad (where available):Students who are classed as home/eu for fees purposes are required to pay 15% of their normal annual tuition ts who are classed as overseas for fee purposes are required to pay 50% of their normal annual tuition those studying abroad for just one semester (where available), normal annual tuition fees - study abroad opportunities vary between courses; please see the course description for details of study abroad options of a levels required:3typical offer:aaarequired subjects and grades:a level english literature grade a (english language and literature a level also accepted). Further details can be found on birmingham international academy web more about do not currently offer joint honours programmes with creative writing. You can study english literature in combination with other disciplines on the literature pathway of our joint honours english programmes:Classical literature and civilisation and english h and history h and history of art h and philosophy h and modern languages information sets (kis) are comparable sets of information about full- or part-time undergraduate courses and are designed to meet the information needs of prospective kis information has been published on the unistats website and can also be accessed via the small advert, or ‘widget’, below. The centre offers workshops on a range of topics, such as note-taking, reading, academic writing and presentation ic writing advisory service (awas) - the awas team will provide guidance on writing essays and dissertations at university-level. You will receive individual support from an academic writing advisor and meet with postgraduate tutors who specialise in particular subjects. Many of our teaching staff have published important works about their areas of expertise, whilst others have taught at international institutions and can offer unique perspectives of their can find out more about the members of staff (including their qualifications, publication history and specific areas of interest) in their academic profiles linked in english in english language and applied in film and creative deborah longworth delivered this mini-lecture at a march 2017 applicant visit day to give applicants a taste of a typical undergraduate literature hout your english and creative writing degree you can expect around 10 contact hours per week which will be made up of lectures and seminars. In your final year your contact time will also include supervision meetings with a lecturer who will support you through your creative writing project. You will also attend creative writing bootcamp days at various points during your ments - you will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you transition to a new style of learning. If you should fail an exam, we will ensure that particularly detailed feedback is provided to help you prepare for future ng for an english and creative writing ba at the university of birmingham is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a diverse cultural, textual and linguistic discipline, at the same time as developing your own writing 'voice' and 'genre'. May go on to a career as a novelist, screenwriter, poet or journalist, but of course the skill of writing also qualifies you for a wide range of other careers. Whatever path you choose you will also find the practical skills that you have acquired on your degree course extremely useful such as oral presentation, professional documentation, group work and the uses of information technology. 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Our graduates are prepared for a variety of professional and educational endeavors, including careers in law, editing and publishing, teaching, corporate and not-for-profit management, consulting, information technology, and graduate study in english and other disciplines.

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