English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

Why English Literature and Creative Writing Our English studies courses are ranked 11th in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2024. Our English Literature and Creative Writing degree will enable you to deepen your understanding of literary texts while also developing your own creative writing skills. This well-balanced course enables you to immerse yourself in the study of prose, poetry and drama from a variety of periods, while at the same honing your own writing craft in practical seminars, lectures and workshops. We’re a closely knit community where students receive personal attention and help with their individual development, and all our teaching staff are practicing, published writers and academics. You’ll see your work performed by actors in a staged reading, and get published in our annual paperback anthology, the New Writing Series, which is produced by our MA writers on our UoG Anthology website. As well as helping you to become a better writer, this degree will equip you with a range of skills and experiences you can take into any workplace that values communication, creativity, critical thinking skills and teamwork. Why University of Gloucestershire University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Our promises to you UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply). UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections. Career focused courses 95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers. Student life Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks. Visit us. Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions. To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.ukOurCourses, email us on enquiriesglos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.