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BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This innovative course combines the study of history with creative writing, providing students with a unique blend of skills and knowledge. Students will learn how to write compelling historical fiction while also developing a deep understanding of historical events and processes. The course is designed to help students become skilled writers and historians, equipping them with the abilities to communicate complex ideas through creative writing and to critically evaluate historical sources. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study, students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity while also gaining a solid foundation in history. Graduates of this course can pursue careers in writing, journalism, publishing, teaching, and more.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who are passionate about both writing and history and want to develop skills that will serve them well in a variety of career paths. The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for creative writing and history programs, and this course provides students with the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of leading scholars and writers. With small class sizes and personalized attention from instructors, students can develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Discover Your Creative Voice at the University of Worcester: A Combination of History and Writing for a Rewarding Career

The University of Worcester is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in creative writing and history due to its strong reputation for providing high-quality education and training. The university offers a range of courses and resources to help students develop their skills, including writing groups, editing workshops, and historical research opportunities. Additionally, the university's location in Worcestershire provides easy access to a rich cultural heritage and historical sites, offering students a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with the local community.

Why You Should Study This Course

This Joint Honours degree provides you with exciting opportunities to combine very different types of learning. You'll learn through the academic investigation of the processes by which we understand historical events and a €˜practice-based inquiry into writing. Creative Writing aims to nurture your confidence as a writer and to support your development as a critical and skillful analyst of writing. You'll also develop your commercial practice (writing for magazines, reviewing, scriptwriting, editing) and understanding of the publishing industry. Studying History at Worcester allows you to learn history as it is being written, contributing to research. You'll also get work placement opportunities in archives, museums, and community groups, which will allow you to understand the relevance of history to modern life. You'll study a wide range of modules in British, European, and World History from the 16th to 20th centuries. In combination, Creative Writing and History will be an interesting prospect if writing is your obsession and if aspects of history and the lives and events of other times are what excite your curiosity.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory:

  • Introduction to Writing

  • Writing Poetry

  • Writing Fiction

  • Britain since the Reformation

  • Reconstructing the Past: Academic, Public and Popular History

2 Year 2

Mandatory:

  • Writer as Researcher

Optional:

  • The Writing Professional

  • Collaborating

  • Environmental Writing

  • Writing for Children

  • Slam, Spoken Word, and Performance Poetry

  • Genre Fiction

  • Work Project Module

  • Historical Research: Method and Practice (30 credits)

  • The American Century, 1917-2001 (30 credits)

  • The German Empire, 1862-1918

  • History Work Experience Module

  • War and Peace: The Making of Modern Ireland (30 credits)

  • ‘A People’s War?’ Britain and the Second World War

  • Georgian Britain and the Atlantic World, 1760-1820.

3 Year 3

Mandatory:

  • N/A

Optional:

  • Dissertation/Extended Writing Project

  • Historical Research: Method and Practice (30 credits)

  • The American Century, 1917-2001 (30 credits)

  • The German Empire, 1862-1918

  • History Work Experience Module

  • War and Peace: The Making of Modern Ireland (30 credits)

  • ‘A People’s War?’ Britain and the Second World War

  • Georgian Britain and the Atlantic World, 1760-1820.

  • Hypermedia – Creative Writing in a Digital Culture

  • New Nature Writing

  • Contemporary Poetry

  • Creative Non-Fiction

  • Indie Publishing

  • Writing Witchcraft

  • International Exchanges

  • Writing for Performance

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5

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