English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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This course is for students who are passionate about literature and want to apply critical reading and research skills to a diverse range of writing practice. Throughout the English Literature and Creative Writing degree course, you will combine a knowledge of literary theory with your own writing, learning how writing can perform and interrogate theory.You will also consider a variety of texts in relation to political, aesthetic and cultural ideas in order to enhance your own work. Trips and ...Read more

This course is for students who are passionate about literature and want to apply critical reading and research skills to a diverse range of writing practice. Throughout the English Literature and Creative Writing degree course, you will combine a knowledge of literary theory with your own writing, learning how writing can perform and interrogate theory.You will also consider a variety of texts in relation to political, aesthetic and cultural ideas in order to enhance your own work. Trips and research projects offer a highly practical way of understanding the connections between theory and practice.Our enthusiastic and award-winning tutors will help you to become a motivated thinker and writer with excellent critical and creative writing skills.We also work with local publishers and authors to develop your professional understanding of writing. Specific modules allow you to work within community groups and companies in order to develop your writing and reflect critically on your practice.Location Brighton: MoulsecoombUCAS code Q311Full-time 3 years

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Beth
12 Feb 24

I love it here! Great place for doing social activity and the uni staff are great..Read more

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Sophia
10 Feb 24

The pros: The staff are the most understanding and supportive you'll ever meet. The course is wonderful and the content is engaging. Most facilities are fantastic. Brighton is a..Read more

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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,250 per year

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£17,250 per year

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

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Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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