BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature

This innovative course combines the study of creative writing with a deep exploration of English literature. You'll learn how to craft compelling stories, poems, and plays, while also developing a nuanced understanding of literary theory and historical context. Our experienced faculty will guide you through a range of creative writing styles and techniques, from fiction to nonfiction, poetry to playwriting, and more. With a focus on practical application, you'll produce a portfolio of original work by the end of your studies, showcasing your skills to potential employers or as a platform for further creative pursuits.

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Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing job market. With a focus on transferable skills such as critical thinking, research, and communication, you'll be well-prepared for a career in writing, teaching, editing, or related fields. Plus, our location in Worcester provides easy access to vibrant cultural and creative hubs, offering countless opportunities for networking, collaboration, and inspiration.

Discover Your Creative Potential at the University of Worcester

Choose the University of Worcester for a supportive community that will help you reach your full potential. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention and feedback from experienced faculty, while our state-of-the-art facilities provide a stimulating learning environment. We're committed to helping you achieve academic success and pursue your creative passions.

Studying for a Joint Honours degree in Creative Writing and English Literature gives you the opportunity to combine your own development as a writer with the academic study of literary texts in English. The two courses offer complimentary yet contrasting approaches to thinking about writing and the dynamic, multi-faceted contexts of its production. 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 your understanding of the publishing industry. Studying English Literature allows you to develop skills in close and creative reading, theoretical concepts, and a critical awareness of the relationship between texts and their contexts.

You will work with published writers, professional publishers, and editors with a variety of specialisms including poetry, travel writing, writing for the screen, writing fiction, writing for performance, writing for children, feature writing, blogging, and copywriting. Your development and achievements will be assessed by means of a wide variety of writing ‘tasks.’ In your third year, you will undertake a major writing project of your choice, mentored by members of the course team, alongside participating in a range of activities designed to support you to prepare for progression once you have graduated.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.