Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English course allows you to learn, and then specialise in, a wide range of creative writing disciplines and critical approaches to literature.As you develop your creative voice and find your style, you’ll develop your ability to critically engage with a broad range of literature and critical theory from the Renaissance through to the present day.You’ll learn from our team of practising and published poets, short story writers, novelists, dramatists and screenwriters, all of whom have extensive experience of the industry.You’ll also work with experienced English Literature academics who use the latest research and pedagogical techniques in their teaching to ensure you have access to the latest creative developments and critical debates in fiction, poetry and dramatic work.

- Study the craft of writing in many genres, including short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays, digital writing and creative non-fiction.- Gain a critical insight into literature from a variety of contexts and time periods.- Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.- Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality.- Build your degree around your interests.- Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.