English Literature with Creative Writing

The two sides of the degree complement and challenge each other. The great writers from the past and present who you study will inspire and influence your writing. Meanwhile, creating your own work will help you understand technique and form in ways that will sharpen your analysis of literary texts. You will learn from active, prize-winning authors from our Department of English Literature. These academics have years of experience with the practical aspects of writing, and they will closely read and advise you on your work. Our academics have also published research on everything from medieval poetry to contemporary American fiction, and they will help you to develop your own literary enthusiasms. In English literature, you will examine well-known authors and genres, such as tragedy and gothic literature, Shakespeare and Plath. You may also encounter topics such as children's literature, publishing and the history of literature. Our academics have published research on everything from medieval poetry to contemporary American fiction. As you progress through your degree, your module choices become more diverse and specialised. Topics of study can range from archival work to the politics of literature. Everyone in the English Department, from new lecturers to professors, teaches at every level of the degree: this gives you the benefit of our expertise and makes you part of the conversation about our research and its impact outside the classroom. We place a strong emphasis on small-group learning within a friendly and supportive environment. In your first and second years, you will have a mix of lectures and seminars.