English with Creative Writing with Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

University of Southampton

About this courseHow do you become a better writer? On this course, you'll develop your creative and critical writing and discover the links between literature and visual culture, science, and politics. Your final project lets you complete an extended piece of imaginative writing. You'll be guided by our acclaimed novelists, journalists and playwrights. The course allows you to choose from Creative Writing and English options each year, building your knowledge of a range of genres and traditions. We'll encourage you to make connections between your critical and creative practice throughout the course.Key features of the course: - Study in a top 10 English department in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2025) - Choose from a diverse range of modules, from medieval to contemporary literature and creative writing. - Partnerships with Chawton House and the John Hansard Gallery offer unique learning experiences. - Access cutting-edge Digital Humanities facilities including VR, 3D scanning, and immersive audio-visual spaces. - Opportunities to join Writers in Conversation workshops and over 40 student-led performing arts groups. - Option to study abroad at one of our global partner universities. Student supportWe will support your professional practice with an arts ambassador scheme, regular readings and writers' events and paid internships in arts organisations. You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad, spending a semester, a summer or even a full year at one of our global partner universities.Further information The BA English with Creative Writing is a three-year, full-time course at our Avenue Campus. You can also apply to add a year abroad or placement year, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.