Develop the tricks and techniques to produce short stories, poetry and play scripts on our English Language and Creative Writing Foundation Entry course.
Why study with us
- 2ndin the UK for student satisfactionComplete University Guide (Creative Writing)
2023/24
- You will have opportunities to go on field trips to museums, archives and theatres – from the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon to Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in the Lake District.
- Gain work experience later in the course through optional modules in volunteering, leadership and mentoring accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
- You’ll have the chance to learn about careers in writing and the book trade from guest authors, literary agents, editors and publishers.
What you'll do
- You’ll be supported by our Worldwise Learning Centre, where you’ll be able to access the latest language learning and digital technologies, including Rosetta Stone.
- You’ll gain work experience on the English Language Skills Initiative for Employability (ELSIE) programme, writing for the press and client publications.
- Our international scheme means that you can pick to study a semester or year abroad. And closer to home, you’ll participate in a number of field trips.
Module overview
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers
Our English Language and Creative Writing Foundation Entry degree could lead to a career in writing and related fields, such as travel writing, play and script writing, teaching, education support, local government, travel, retail and marketing.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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Our Foundation Year Bursary Scheme is for students starting a 4 or 5 year Undergraduate Degree programme.
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This course is based in the School of Psychology and Humanities
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