Undergraduate study
     

English

BA (Hons) English Studies with Creative Writing

  • UCAS code: Q3W8 BA/ESCW
  • Length: 3 years

2012 entry

 

As a writer, you develop a strong feeling for language and the linguistic tools available to you. You extend your boundaries and stretch yourself to refine your writing technique. If you are aiming for a career in writing, editing or publishing, this course is an excellent foundation.

Alongside studying topics such as Renaissance literature, Romantic poetry, Victorian novels, and contemporary writing, you have the opportunity to practise your creativity in a number of forms, contexts and genres. You gain a solid understanding of the creative-critical crossover, and develop creative and analytical skills which are greatly valued by employers.

How you learn

You experience a wide range of learning environments from formal lectures and seminars to workshops, small group work and individual tutorials. Reading groups and peer support play a part in your learning too. You are supported to become increasingly independent in your learning and to take responsibility for your time management and organisation. These are skills valued highly by employers.

How you are assessed

There are no formal examinations within this programme. You are assessed through a variety of means including a writing journal, critical review, essays of different lengths, portfolios, short pieces of writing, continuous assessment, presentations and a project. You receive feedback on your assessments which is designed to support your learning and help you improve your work.

Career opportunities

Graduates of English Studies with Creative Writing will be particularly well prepared for employment as editors and writers in publishing houses or as freelance writers for the creative industries. Other potential career paths include journalism, media and communication, retail management, local government, arts administration, civil service, education, performing arts and the law. There are excellent opportunities for those wishing to pursue postgraduate studies at Teesside in English, cultural studies and creative writing.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 240-280 tariff points (2011) or 280 tariff points (2012) from at least two A levels (or equivalent) - 80 points must be from an English (literature, language or combined) subject.

If you're over 21 with an Access qualification or no formal qualifications, do contact the admissions tutor.

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