English and Creative Writing

Course Overview

Ready to unlock your creative potential? Join us to sharpen your writing skills and explore a diverse range of genres. Start your journey to becoming a professional writer.

On our English and Creative Writing course, you’ll develop the skills and techniques to write in various genres. This includes science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, horror, crime, and children's fiction. You'll create new works and produce short stories, poetry and play scripts, exploring diverse literary forms and styles.

You can choose to study either English literature or English language with creative writing. With English literature you will cover topics ranging from the Renaissance to Romantic and Gothic works. You will also explore science fiction and contemporary literature. With English language you will develop skills in discourse and textual analysis. You will also study theoretical and applied approaches to linguistics.

Why choose us?

• Gain valuable insights from guest speakers and experts. Learn how to succeed in the writing profession and related careers.

• Our Live Literature Room is equipped with a dedicated stage and library. Here you can showcase your work and take part in events with industry professionals.

• We provide student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, so that you receive focused support.

What you'll do

• You will learn through a mix of taught lectures and group workshops, sharing ideas and engaging in lively literary and cultural debates.

• As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to study abroad, either for a semester or an entire year. We have exchange agreements with universities across various countries.

• Our strong industry connections will allow you to gain practical experience and begin building a network of contacts through placement opportunities, which often lead to employment after graduation.

• This course is taught through block learning, which means you can plan part-time work, caring responsibilities, or other interests around your learning. Find out more about block learning on our website.

Future Careers

Many of our English and creative writing graduates have gone on to have roles in the worlds of publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media.

Studying English and creative writing will give you the skills and abilities that employers are looking for in:

• Play and script writing

• Public relations

• Journalism

• Media

• Content and copywriting

• Publishing

• Social media management

• Marketing

• Business management

• Teaching

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

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