BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Building upon the achievements of our top-rated English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) program, we've crafted an enhanced, innovative BA that better aligns with today's literary and creative writing landscape. Through student collaboration, we've: Enabled a balanced 50%-50% curriculum split between English Literature and Creative Writing modules. Broadened certain literature-focused modules to incorporate creative writing options earlier in the program (Understanding Poetry, Understanding the Novel, Understanding Stage and Screen, Science-Fiction, Renaissance Lives). Launched pioneering new creative writing courses (such as Writing Poetry: Composition and Craft, Rule Breakers, Upstarts and Genre Rapscallions: Genre Writing from Commercial to Subversive, Writing Gaming).

For aspiring authors and literature lovers, here's what makes our new English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) stand out: We deliver stimulating, thought-provoking instruction in both literature and creative writing. Our faculty consists of award-winning authors and researchers who are also passionate, skilled educators dedicated to making complex concepts and techniques approachable. By joining our program, you'll become part of a vibrant community of literary scholars, writers, and creatives, where you can examine the possibilities and complexities of studying, practicing, and producing both critical and creative work. We prioritize your career prospects, equipping you with sought-after skills like effective communication, independent analysis, and teamwork. Opting for our renowned Professional Training placements will further boost your employability.

In our English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) program, you'll engage with seminal literary works while exploring contemporary and classic texts across diverse genres. You'll examine both traditional and avant-garde forms, alongside voices and creative traditions that have been historically underrepresented. Throughout your studies, you'll cultivate an appreciation for varied cultural expressions and develop the emotional and intercultural awareness needed for meaningful discussions with classmates and instructors.