Immerse yourself in the words that shaped our world, and hone your own craft as a writer. Learn how to write poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more. Become an effective researcher and experience the professional writing process. Read, write, think and grow – set your imagination soaring. Studying English and Creative Writing broadens your horizons, preparing you for many rewarding professions.Develop a range of valuable skills, including critical and creative thinking and excellent communication, presentation and project management skills.Benefit from a tailored programme of Careers events and opportunities.Boost your career prospects by working with a publishing house, literary agent, arts organisation or magazine on our work-based learning module or extra-curricular internships.Personalise your degree by choosing from a wide variety of optional modules in literary studies and creative writing, or widen your horizons by taking specialist modules in other subjects in the school.Learn from internationally recognised research-active staff and published and award-winning writers and journalists.Receive free set texts for all core modules throughout the three years.Benefit from assessment through coursework, with no written exams.Make the most of a rich cultural life with The Arts Institute programme and the University’s links with local cultural organisations, like The Box and Theatre Royal. We’re very proud of our National Student Survey (NSS) 2020 return – 94% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things, and 94% said that the course is intellectually stimulating.3 years (plus optional placement) Full-time