English & Creative Writing

Enable you to practice a variety of techniques for writing fiction and drama and reflect critically on your writing process Develop a critical and theoretical understanding of the ‘principles of story’ in historical and contemporary context Develop your ability to read, interpret and evaluate contemporary fiction and drama in light of the way it conforms to or challenges these principles Enable you to recognise the connections between fiction and drama as well as the unique challenges and possibilities of writing for page or performance.

This module focuses on exploring diverse genres while fostering imaginative engagement. You'll also develop critical analysis and writing skills, fostering an understanding of language use within various contexts and encouraging self-reflective growth as a writer.

This module aims to develop your skills in the study of English at university. The module will introduce you to the study of specific subjects such as English Literature and Creative Writing. You'll learn skills needed to engage with development and analysis of written work. You will also develop and practice employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

You’ll develop study skills for higher education. This includes using the library, critical reading, analysis of sources, and preparing written and oral work. You’ll learn about the style differences between between academic writing, creative writing, reflective writing, and the language of the workplace. You'll also learn about conventions for essay writing and referencing.

You will explore the relation between linguistic expressions, language users and contexts. Using a range of texts, you'll explore how speech acts, conceptual metaphor, and sentence forms impact how we interpret a text. You'll also learn about sentence structure, national curriculum grammar and grammar for writing.

You will study language beyond the sentence, focusing on how communication shapes social interactions, identities, and power dynamics. You'll analyse texts, conversations and media to uncover the meanings, prejudice and attitudes hidden in language. This will help you to understand the impact language has on our society.

Enable you to practice a variety of techniques for writing fiction and drama and reflect critically on your writing process Develop a critical and theoretical understanding of the ‘principles of story’ in historical and contemporary context Develop your ability to read, interpret and evaluate contemporary fiction and drama in light of the way it conforms to or challenges these principles Enable you to recognise the connections between fiction and drama as well as the unique challenges and possibilities of writing for page or performance.

This module focuses on exploring diverse genres while fostering imaginative engagement. You'll also develop critical analysis and writing skills, fostering an understanding of language use within various contexts and encouraging self-reflective growth as a writer.

This module aims to develop your skills in the study of English at university. The module will introduce you to the study of specific subjects such as English Literature and Creative Writing. You'll learn skills needed to engage with development and analysis of written work. You will also develop and practice employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

You’ll develop study skills for higher education. This includes using the library, critical reading, analysis of sources, and preparing written and oral work. You’ll learn about the style differences between between academic writing, creative writing, reflective writing, and the language of the workplace. You'll also learn about conventions for essay writing and referencing.

This module will allow you to explore some of the key features of the period including the engagement with classic literature and myth. You will be encouraged to evaluate and analyse a range of Renaissance literature encompassing drama, poetry and non-fictional writing.

This module will develop your global writing analysis skills, with the option of creating original creative work. You'll explore modern approaches to portraying landscapes across various genres. Theoretical aspects cover literature's connections to place, environmental concerns, and globalisation. You'll hone English language skills for academic writing and research, and gain insights into the publishing industry and opportunities.

To engage with and critique the theory and practice of writing short fiction. To practice the techniques of writing short fiction and writing about this form/genre. To develop a critical and theoretical understanding of the short story as a distinct form in historical and contemporary contexts and markets. To encourage critical reading, selectivity and focused consideration of short fiction writers and their potential influence on contemporary writing practice.

Writing Adaptions introduces a range of genres, including literary and popular forms. You will examine the adaptations of an original text and evaluate similarities and differences. You will consider the extension, prequel, sequel, point of view, setting, period, and culture. You will reflect on your writing practice as well as your technical abilities.

This module will develop your research and employability skill. You'll practice and apply a range of writing, employability and research skills. You will also work on projects and create a portfolio that demonstrates the skills, knowledge and experience they have developed.

This module will provide you with an exciting experience to revisit your favourite childhood tales. The major European collections of tales, such as those of Perrault, Grimm and Andersen, will provide the main focus of study, but non-European collections will also be considered.

You'll explore the language of different texts, including political speeches, advertisements, novels, plays, poems and more. You'll consider the ideologies, discourses, power structures and persuasive techniques they reveal. You'll also learn about linguistic framing, conceptual metaphor, and language and power.

To engage with and critique the theory and practice of writing short fiction. To practice the techniques of writing short fiction and writing about this form/genre. To develop a critical and theoretical understanding of the short story as a distinct form in historical and contemporary contexts and markets. To encourage critical reading, selectivity and focused consideration of short fiction writers and their potential influence on contemporary writing practice.

Writing Adaptions introduces a range of genres, including literary and popular forms. You will examine the adaptations of an original text and evaluate similarities and differences. You will consider the extension, prequel, sequel, point of view, setting, period, and culture. You will reflect on your writing practice as well as your technical abilities.

This module will develop your research and employability skill. You'll practice and apply a range of writing, employability and research skills. You will also work on projects and create a portfolio that demonstrates the skills, knowledge and experience they have developed.

This module will provide you with an exciting experience to revisit your favourite childhood tales. The major European collections of tales, such as those of Perrault, Grimm and Andersen, will provide the main focus of study, but non-European collections will also be considered.

This module will examine a selection of poems and novels from the late-eighteenth century through to the First World War. This will enhance your skills in assessing useful resources in print and digital formats.

On this module you'll study Gothic mode theoretically, historically and practically through a wide range of examples from different periods and regions. You will enhance your analytical skills by practicing them with material drawn from different media (literature, non-fiction, visual art and cinema).

You'll also build on the theoretical and practical work undertaken in first year English Literature and develop a deepened understanding of the historical and social context of literature.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

You'll experiment with a variety of forms, genres and strategies to produce original creative work. You will develop a critical understanding of different forms of creative writing in historical and contemporary contexts. You'll also reflect on your own creative process.

Apply your linguistic knowledge and engage with theoretical models of language. You'll learn about forensic linguistics, including authorship identification, police interview techniques and plagiarism detection. You'll also explore rhetoric and argumentation, including political discourses, modes of persuasion, argument schemes and practical reasoning. You will also look at contrastive and comparative grammars.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

You'll experiment with a variety of forms, genres and strategies to produce original creative work. You will develop a critical understanding of different forms of creative writing in historical and contemporary contexts. You'll also reflect on your own creative process.

This first part of this module takes in canonical texts from the modernist period, to ensure that you have an understanding of the work of major figures in early twentieth century literature. You will examine the cultural and historical contexts in which the texts are produced, focussing on formal innovation across different kinds of literature.

In this module, you will engage with and critique the theory and practice of writing science fiction and fantasy short stories. You'll practice writing techniques specific to these genres and examine the boundary between creative and critical writing. You'll also critically reflect on science fiction, fantasy, and their subgenres.