In your first you'll be introduced to the field of creative writing through a variety of practical workshops and seminars You'll attend interactive lectures small-group discussions and individual writing exercises

Core modules
Practical Journalism 1
Introduction to Creative Writing I The Writer's Toolkit
Writing that Works
Introduction to Communication

In the second there is an increasing emphasis on private study and independent writing

You'll develop the appropriate skills techniques and practices in order to produce a sustained piece of writing in poetry and fiction

Core modules
Style and Meaning
Independent Creative Writing
Optional modules
Content Form and Creativity
Magazine Journalism
Write Action Introduction to Dramatic Writing
Introduction to Screenwriting
Transforming Realities Innovation and Social Change in Twentieth Century and Contemporary Literature

This degree is also available with a sandwich option Students selecting this route will be supported by the placements office in finding a suitable work placement

You can also study abroad or take a work placement in your second at locations in Europe the United States and Australia

In your final you'll have the opportunity to complete an extended writing project on a subject of your choice and to work on real-life industry projects giving you vital employment experience

Through optionality both at assessment and module level the programme will enable you to tailor your degree to suit your interests and employment or enterprise goals Workshops will allow you to hone your writing craft while lectures and seminars will give you the tools you need to develop your own creativity

Core modules
Dissertation Creative and Professional Writing
Professional Writing in Practice
Optional modules
Special Study Literary Journalism and War
Beyond Text Advanced Dramatic Writing
Special Author
Black and Asian Writing
Making Shakespeare Text Performance and Adaptation
Gender and Sexuality
Special Study Narrative Techniques in Popular Fiction
Creative Writing Special Study Get a Life Forms of Autobiography
Creative Writing Special Study Innovations in Poetry and Prose
Box Set Drama Writing for Television

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it