BA English with Creative Writing

This innovative degree program combines the study of English literature and creative writing, providing students with a unique blend of theoretical and practical knowledge. Students will learn how to analyze literary texts, develop their own writing styles, and experiment with various forms of creative writing, including poetry, fiction, and drama. The program is designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills, as well as their ability to express themselves creatively and effectively. With a strong emphasis on workshop-style learning and feedback from experienced instructors, students will have the opportunity to refine their craft and produce high-quality writing. Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared to pursue careers in writing, publishing, or teaching, or to continue their studies at the graduate level.

Additional Information

This program is designed for students who are passionate about both literature and creative writing. The course structure is flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated writing center and opportunities to attend literary events and workshops. Brunel University London (Navitas) has a diverse student body from over 100 countries, providing a global perspective and a rich cultural experience for students.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Brunel University London (Navitas)

Brunel University London (Navitas) offers a unique learning environment that combines academic rigor with creative inspiration. Our faculty is composed of experienced writers and scholars who are dedicated to helping students develop their skills and achieve their full potential. The university's location in London provides access to a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous literary events, bookstores, and publishing houses within reach. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in writing, publishing, and teaching, and we are confident that this program will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

Storytelling is part of every culture and reveals much about a person’s lived experience, values and aspirations within a given time. If reading is a pleasure and creative writing very much a part of you, then an English degree with creative writing might appeal.

If you’re ready to explore more widely, think more deeply and consider how you, as a reader, are placed in relation to a text and how that affects your interpretation, you’ve come to the right place.

Brunel offers one of the most highly regarded creative writing courses in the UK, with many staff members active as novelists, writers for performance, or as cultural critics.Through them you will learn and practice the fundamentals of writing in a variety of forms including poetry and film.

After a first year of introductory writing modules with options in literature to develop your critical reading, your exploration in English and creative writing is very much down to your own interests.

In years two and three a wealth of optional modules await you, covering every period and genre in literature from Shakespeare to Austen, comedy to horror and world literature, alongside further writing options in journalism and modern fiction.

Throughout your course you will be encouraged to express your own thoughts and creativity in your coursework and seminars, which will help you to grow as a critic and writer.

English with Creative Writing BA will equip you with personal skills employers’ prize in graduates – exceptional written and verbal communication and the ability to work collaboratively in teams. At Brunel you will be able to develop these in abundance.

Opt for a placement year and you will gain real-world work experience while you study which will further increase your attractiveness to employers when you graduate.

• GCE A-level BBC

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in any subject.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject, with an A-level at grade C.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject, with A-levels grade BB.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points.

• Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

• T levels : Merit overall

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.