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Birkbeck's BA in Creative Writing and English offers the perfect program for aspiring writers. Located in literary London, within a historic building once frequented by Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group, you'll learn from distinguished academics and renowned authors across fiction, poetry, and drama. Notable faculty include playwright David Eldridge (Beginning), screenwriter Daragh Carville (The Bay), and writer-critic Katherine Angel (Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again).
The program expands your literary knowledge, exploring English-language works from ancient texts to contemporary pieces. This combined creative writing and English degree culminates in creating extended original works and critical analyses under the mentorship of award-winning authors.
For those choosing the Foundation Year option, it provides essential preparation for degree-level study. This pathway suits returning students, those new to the subject area, or applicants who didn't meet standard entry requirements.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Three years