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Enhance your creative and professional writing abilities while examining literature's societal impact through our BA (Hons) Writing and English Literature program in Cambridge. This course, which achieved 92% for Academic Support in the 2023 National Student Survey, helps you master various writing styles - from poetry and drama to journalism and short stories.
Receive expert guidance from published authors and collaborate with peers in writing workshops. Discover how historical and cultural contexts influence English literature, and how these works affect readers and society at large.
Expand your knowledge across diverse fields like history, politics, religion, psychology, and art history to enrich your writing practice. Your growing literary expertise will sharpen your writing skills. Customize your degree with optional modules, including practical work experience opportunities in Years 2 and 3. We'll assist in securing career-relevant placements and connecting you with industry partners - past students collaborated with Slow Theatre Company on their Women in Red Wiki initiative to address gender representation gaps on Wikipedia.
You also have the option to incorporate a dedicated placement year into your studies.