Program Overview

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English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

The University of Surrey offers a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, providing students with the opportunity to develop their writing skills and explore a wide range of literary texts.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years (full-time), 4 years (full-time with placement year)
• UCAS Code: G669 (full-time), 393F (full-time with placement year)
• Institution Code: S85

Course Structure

The course is divided into two main components: English Literature and Creative Writing. Students will study a range of literary texts, including classic and contemporary works, and develop their writing skills through workshops and tutorials.

Year 1

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Understanding the Novel
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Thinking Like a Writer
  • Thinking Like a Critic
  • Literary Histories
• Optional Modules:
  • Understanding Stage and Screen
  • Understanding Poetry

Year 2

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Elements of Narrative
  • Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Texts and Cultures
  • Contemporary Storytelling
  • Contemporary Postcolonial Fictions and Cultures
• Optional Modules:
  • Introduction to TEFL
  • Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture
  • Translation French-English I
  • Translation Spanish-English I
  • Writing Poetry: Composition and Craft
  • Understanding Popular Culture: From Dickens to Disney
  • Medieval Literature: Monsters, Mystics and Demons
  • Social Justice Across Communities, Cultures and Disciplines
  • The Gothic Imagination, 1800s - Present

Year 3

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Dissertation
  • Creative Writing Submission
• Optional Modules:
  • Queer Ecologies and Environmental Literature
  • Contemporary Shakespeare
  • Rule Breakers, Upstarts & Genre Rapscallions: Genre Writing from Commercial to Subversive
  • Mobilities of Nation and Empire: Victorian Literature
  • Understanding Popular Culture: From Dickens to Disney
  • Beat Writing
  • Social Justice Across Communities, Cultures and Disciplines
  • Significant Others: Victorian Creative Partnerships

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) course have gone on to pursue a wide range of careers, including:

• Journalism
• Marketing
• Management
• Communications
• Publishing
• Teaching
• Writing
• Arts Administration

Facilities

The University of Surrey has a range of facilities to support students, including:

• A purpose-built library with 24/7 access
• A media store with a wide range of films and TV programmes
• A range of study spaces, including quiet areas and group work rooms

Hear from Our Students

Our students have praised the course for its flexibility and the opportunity to develop their writing skills.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) course is ABB-BBB at A-level, with a grade B in one of the required subjects.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) course are:

• UK: To be confirmed
• Overseas: Ł22,900

Placements and Study Abroad

The University of Surrey offers a range of placement and study abroad opportunities, including:

• Professional Training placement year
• Study abroad programmes in Europe and beyond

Register Your Interest

To register your interest in the English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) course, please visit the University of Surrey website.

Apply

To apply for the English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) course, please visit the UCAS website.