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BA (Hons)

English Language & Creative Writing (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

5L69

Delivery

Campus Taught

Develop the tricks and techniques to produce short stories, poetry and play scripts on our English Language and Creative Writing Foundation Entry course.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.

You’ll have a lot of choice on this course. On the Language side, there are modules to suit any interest – from language structure to the teaching of language, language and gender and forensic linguistics.

You could also choose to specialise in the related areas of media, forensic and political discourse, or the nuts and bolts of language by choosing syntax, phonology and morphology. You’ll develop your writing in a range of genres, including short stories, poetry, plays and radio and film scripts.

Why study with us

Creative Writing ranks 1st in the UK with 100% overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)
Creative Writing at the University of Central Lancashire is ranked 2nd in the North West and top 10 nationally for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2022)
You’ll have the chance to learn about careers in writing and the book trade from guest authors, literary agents, editors and publishers.

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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.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

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

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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English Language is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, and we have a dedicated English Language Laboratory where you can use specialised computer applications for linguistic analysis.

Creative Writing is generally taught in workshops where you’ll work in small groups and the circulation of ideas is encouraged.

Through the English Language Skills Initiative for Employability (ELSIE) Project, you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience in work-based activities, such evaluating and critiquing webpage content, copy-editing, PR and press releases, client information leaflets and brochures.

Our recent projects have included taster sessions in local colleges, writing newspaper stories for the Lancashire Evening Post, writing articles for West Lancashire Voluntary Service, and designing resources for schools with the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

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This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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