English with Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

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English with Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University
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Taught by international award winning writers, you'll be introduced to the intricacies of writing including plot, characterisation and narrative study. Built around the core English degree the creative writing element enables students to develop their own craft and writing talent.

This course allows you to combine our English degree with a special focus on developing your skills as a creative writer. One third of your degree will be devoted to your practice as a creative writer. On core modules at each level you will learn the skills of drafting, editing and work-shopping your ideas, as you learn to give and take constructive criticism. Two thirds of your degree will be devoted to expandi…

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Taught by international award winning writers, you'll be introduced to the intricacies of writing including plot, characterisation and narrative study. Built around the core English degree the creative writing element enables students to develop their own craft and writing talent.

This course allows you to combine our English degree with a special focus on developing your skills as a creative writer. One third of your degree will be devoted to your practice as a creative writer. On core modules at each level you will learn the skills of drafting, editing and work-shopping your ideas, as you learn to give and take constructive criticism. Two thirds of your degree will be devoted to expanding your knowledge of literatures in English. We believe that in order to write well you need to read widely, and that by debating ideas in English literary studies you will be better able to reflect critically upon your own work.

The creative writing team are all successful published writers, proficient in a range of genres from narrative fiction to screenwriting, who encourage students to develop a range of techniques and styles, alongside effective critical and editorial practices.

Why choose this course?
  • Gain the freedom and support to develop your creative writing skills.
  • Receive specialist support in genres such as children’s fiction, young adult fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, travel writing and creative non-fiction.
  • Learn from published authors, screenwriters and academics. Tutors include:
    • David Belbin (young adult/crime fiction titles such as Bone and Cane 2011 and Secret Gardens 2010)
    • Dr Sarah Jackson (Milk 2008, Pelt 2012)
    • Dr Graham Joyce (fiction titles and film scripts for titles such as The Silent Land 2010 and Some Kind of Fairy Tale 2012)
    • Georgina Lock (Pressing Engagement 1991, The Unicyclist 1995)
    • Bethan Stevens (Mostly Indoors 2009)
    • Professor Gregory Woods (An Ordinary Dog 2011)
  • Recent guest speakers have included David Almond, Michel Eaton, Geoff Dyer, Alan Hollinghurst, Kathleen Jamie, Jackie Kay, Jonathan Lethern, David Lodge and Miranda Seymour.
  • Use NTU's links with the publishing community to gain work experience, feedback and potential publication.
  • Expand your wider knowledge of English literature, language and theory through our extensive range of undergraduate English modules.
What our students say

"I took a Screenwriting module and ended up writing three screenplays, which I had no previous experience of writing. I have also taken modules in Travel Writing and Postcolonial Writing which has been fascinating to research."

Samantha Lister
BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing

Extra opportunities

Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some exciting opportunities for students in the School of Arts and Humanities. The second year of study is divided into two semesters and offers the following options alongside your English with Creative Writing modules:

  • Study abroad at one our international exchange partner universities
  • Elect to take part in a work placement.
  • Learn or improve your language skills

Gain valuable work experience that will impress employers, learn another language, experience other cultures and travel the globe - all as part of your degree. Our international exchange partners include universities in:

  • Australia
  • Europe
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Thailand

Find out more on an Open Day.

When does the course start?

Please see the academic calendar for term dates.

What will I study?

Find out everything you need to know about what you'll be studying on this course in our English with Creative Writing module booklet .

Year Two - Extra Opportunities

Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for you. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters that enables you to take part in the following optional opportunities:

  • International exchange - Experience other cultures, travel the globe and open your eyes to a world of opportunities. Our exchange partnership with a number of international universities enables you to live and study in another country in your second year. Watch our video to find out more.
  • Work placements - Gain valuable work experience that will impress employers and help you get ahead in your chosen career. Boost your employability by taking a credit-bearing work placement as part of your degree rather than a sandwich year.
  • University Language Programme - Available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.
How will I learn?

You will be taught through a variety of teaching and learning experiences which will include:

  • lectures
  • writing workshops
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • peer and self evaluations
  • presentations
  • teamwork
  • live projects
  • personal development planning
  • guest lectures

You will also be involved in self-directed project work where you will have the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.

As an English and Creative Writing student you will be asked to prepare material on a regular basis that will be open to peer comment, reflection and constructive criticism. You will be expected both to give and receive criticism and to develop reflective self-analysis, maintaining a writer’s journal and writing in a variety of forms and styles.

How will I be assessed?

Creative writing modules are principally assessed through the production of finished texts in a range of genres, accompanied by a critical commentary.

English modules are mainly tested through a combination of:

  • examinations
  • coursework essays
  • portfolios (which might include reports, reviews, annotated bibliographies, brief reports or short critical analyses)
  • learning journals and presentations

Student Academic Prizes
At present four prizes are awarded on an annual basis to graduating students (these may vary from year to year):

  • The Michael Klein Prize for the best performance in American texts modules
  • The English Subject Prize
  • The Five Leaves Creative Writing Prize
  • The Eland Books Prize (for Travel Writing)

Course Leader: Catherine Clay

Where will I study?

You will study this course on NTU's Clifton campus.

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Books and library resources
In our library you will have access to an extensive and diverse range of books including those on your reading list. The library also stocks periodicals that focus on Creative Writing forums.

Clifton campus has its own Blackwell's Bookshop which stocks relevant academic texts plus a wide range of bestselling novels.

IT resources
Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across Clifton campus, with PCs providing access to:

  • Microsoft Office
  • email
  • web browsing
  • networked file storage
  • high-speed online printing services (with a free printing allowance for each student)

Resource rooms are available 24 hours a day.

Societies
Current students from the School of Arts and Humanities run societies for like-minded students to join including the Languages and Linguistics society and Debating society. Find out more about student societies at the Students' Union website.

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