Teaching & Modules
Modules
Year
Required modules
You must take the following modules:
- Reading Poetry (15 credits)
- Creative Writing: Foundations (15 credits)
Optional modules
You must take 90 credits from the following modules:
- Medieval Literary Culture (15 credits)
- Reading Theory (15 credits)
- London On and Off the Page (15 credits)
- Early Modern Literary Culture (15 credits)
- Literatures of the Americas (15 credits)
- Writing Race, Writing Gender(15 credits)
- Undead Genres 1700-1900 (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
The degree uses a mixture of direct instruction, peer discussion, independent study, and research.
Assessment
- Course Work
- Written examination
- Submissions of creative portfolios
Assessment will be conducted via a combination of coursework, written examinations, and submissions of creative portfolios. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework and assessed essays; language assignments (written, oral, aural); individual or group-based presentations; project work; examinations; and a dissertation. You will also be assessed on your ability to provide constructive editorial and creative feedback on the work of others. A variety of formative assessments (not for credit) will also be used throughout your programme.
Key Information
UCAS code:
QW10
Course type:
Major/minor honours
Delivery mode:
On campus
Study mode:
Full-time
Duration:
3 years
Application status:
Start date:
September 2027