English Literature and Creative Writing

English Literature and Creative Writing at Staffordshire University is a small and friendly department in which all staff and students know each other and are on first name terms. We pride ourselves on our exceptional levels of student support.

Embark on a new adventure in literature and writing with our innovative English and Creative Writing degree. Our small and friendly team of published writers and critics will guide you through literature and styles of writing you will be familiar with and introduce you to new worlds of representation and expression that you haven’t even imagined yet. You will learn in small group seminars and writers’ workshops to advance your knowledge and develop your understandings of some of the greatest literature from around the world and to explore modes of writing that are both conventional and experimental. You will examine critical and creative approaches to major forms, genres, movements and periods, establishing your own voice as a writer, critic, or both. On project modules, you will have the chance to work on our online student journal, organise awards schemes with schools, contribute to literacy projects, and work with students from across the uni, or focus on a major research project of your own.

At Staffs Uni, we believe that the best writers are incisive and knowledgeable readers and that the most sensitive and original critics understand the processes of composition. So, once you get into your 2^nd year you can take our genre modules with critical and creative assignments – Magical Realism, Gothic, Children’s Literature and Crime Fiction. Literature modules will range from Shakespeare (and before) to contemporary climate fiction, making sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge of Victorian writing and modernism on the way. During your course, you’ll explore how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world, constantly remaking how we think about literature and even what literature is. You'll contextualise great works through critical and theoretical interpretations and discover your own approaches. If you are thinking of a career in teaching, you will be curriculum ready. Writers will range across poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for the stage and publishing and editing, ensuring that you are ready for a career as a professional writer.

You can choose options to match your own passions and expertise, specialising in creative writing, English literature or balancing both. Our placement module allows you to put your skills and learning into practice in a professional setting, beginning the work of building a CV, a portfolio, and a professional network for your career ahead.

Our academic team are here to look after your future, consistently achieving 90% and above for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 100% for teaching and feedback. You will be assisted all the way through your studies by an Academic Mentor and high levels of student support.

Embark on a new adventure in literature and writing with our innovative English and Creative Writing degree. Our small and friendly team of published writers and critics will guide you through literature and styles of writing you will be familiar with and introduce you to new worlds of representation and expression that you haven’t even imagined yet. You will learn in small group seminars and writers’ workshops to advance your knowledge and develop your understandings of some of the greatest literature from around the world and to explore modes of writing that are both conventional and experimental. You will examine critical and creative approaches to major forms, genres, movements and periods, establishing your own voice as a writer, critic, or both. On project modules, you will have the chance to work on our online student journal, organise awards schemes with schools, contribute to literacy projects, and work with students from across the uni, or focus on a major research project of your own.

At Staffs Uni, we believe that the best writers are incisive and knowledgeable readers and that the most sensitive and original critics understand the processes of composition. So, once you get into your 2^nd year you can take our genre modules with critical and creative assignments – Magical Realism, Gothic, Children’s Literature and Crime Fiction. Literature modules will range from Shakespeare (and before) to contemporary climate fiction, making sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge of Victorian writing and modernism on the way. During your course, you’ll explore how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world, constantly remaking how we think about literature and even what literature is. You'll contextualise great works through critical and theoretical interpretations and discover your own approaches. If you are thinking of a career in teaching, you will be curriculum ready. Writers will range across poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for the stage and publishing and editing, ensuring that you are ready for a career as a professional writer.

You can choose options to match your own passions and expertise, specialising in creative writing, English literature or balancing both. Our placement module allows you to put your skills and learning into practice in a professional setting, beginning the work of building a CV, a portfolio, and a professional network for your career ahead.

Our academic team are here to look after your future, consistently achieving 90% and above for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 100% for teaching and feedback. You will be assisted all the way through your studies by an Academic Mentor and high levels of student support.

Embark on a new adventure in literature and writing with our innovative English and Creative Writing degree. Our small and friendly team of published writers and critics will guide you through literature and styles of writing you will be familiar with and introduce you to new worlds of representation and expression that you haven’t even imagined yet. You will learn in small group seminars and writers’ workshops to advance your knowledge and develop your understandings of some of the greatest literature from around the world and to explore modes of writing that are both conventional and experimental. You will examine critical and creative approaches to major forms, genres, movements and periods, establishing your own voice as a writer, critic, or both. On project modules, you will have the chance to work on our online student journal, organise awards schemes with schools, contribute to literacy projects, and work with students from across the uni, or focus on a major research project of your own.

At Staffs Uni, we believe that the best writers are incisive and knowledgeable readers and that the most sensitive and original critics understand the processes of composition. So, once you get into your 2^nd year you can take our genre modules with critical and creative assignments – Magical Realism, Gothic, Children’s Literature and Crime Fiction. Literature modules will range from Shakespeare (and before) to contemporary climate fiction, making sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge of Victorian writing and modernism on the way. During your course, you’ll explore how writers have transformed the portrayal of the world, constantly remaking how we think about literature and even what literature is. You'll contextualise great works through critical and theoretical interpretations and discover your own approaches. If you are thinking of a career in teaching, you will be curriculum ready. Writers will range across poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for the stage and publishing and editing, ensuring that you are ready for a career as a professional writer.

You can choose options to match your own passions and expertise, specialising in creative writing, English literature or balancing both. Our placement module allows you to put your skills and learning into practice in a professional setting, beginning the work of building a CV, a portfolio, and a professional network for your career ahead.

Our academic team are here to look after your future, consistently achieving 90% and above for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 100% for teaching and feedback. You will be assisted all the way through your studies by an Academic Mentor and high levels of student support.

Work placements

In Year 1, all students will develop their writing, analysis and communication skills by covering major periods, genres and debates. 

English Literature pathway

In the Year 2 core module, you’ll explore literature in its cultural, historical and social contexts by covering a range of authors from Dickens to Virginia Woolf. Our wide range of optional modules such as Children’s Writing, American literature, Gothic, Magical Realism, Crime Writing and Shakespeare will give you the flexibility to focus on your own areas of interest. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended piece of supervised research. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to expand your knowledge and understanding of literature across centuries and continents.

English Literature and Creative Writing pathway

In Year 2, core modules in Victorian literature and Writing for Publication consolidate your knowledge of a key area of literary studies and essential professional writing skills. Our wide range of option modules such as Children’s Writing, American literature, Gothic, Magical Realism, Crime Writing and Shakespeare will give you the flexibility to focus on your own areas of interest. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts. Creative writing modules will develop your poetry, prose fiction, screen-writing and non-fiction writing and will introduce you to the professional skills of editing and publishing. Our innovative creative-critical modules allow you to study major genres in literature and be assessed through a creative genre piece.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended piece of supervised research OR a creative project. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to build your writing portfolio and expand your knowledge and understanding of literature across centuries and continents.

Creative Writing pathway

In Year 2, core modules in Identity and Place and Writing for Publication consolidate your knowledge of prose writing and essential professional writing skills. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts. Option modules will develop your poetry, prose fiction, screen-writing and non-fiction writing and will introduce you to the professional skills of editing and publishing. Our innovative creative-critical modules allow you to study major genres (realism, Gothic, Magic Realism, Crime Fiction) in literature and be assessed through a creative genre piece.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended creative project. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to build your writing portfolio and expand your knowledge of genres and the publishing industry.

In Year 1, all students will develop their writing, analysis and communication skills by covering major periods, genres and debates. 

English Literature pathway

In the Year 2 core module, you’ll explore literature in its cultural, historical and social contexts by covering a range of authors from Dickens to Virginia Woolf. Our wide range of optional modules such as Children’s Writing, American literature, Gothic, Magical Realism, Crime Writing and Shakespeare will give you the flexibility to focus on your own areas of interest. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended piece of supervised research. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to expand your knowledge and understanding of literature across centuries and continents.

English Literature and Creative Writing pathway

In Year 2, core modules in Victorian literature and Writing for Publication consolidate your knowledge of a key area of literary studies and essential professional writing skills. Our wide range of option modules such as Children’s Writing, American literature, Gothic, Magical Realism, Crime Writing and Shakespeare will give you the flexibility to focus on your own areas of interest. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts. Creative writing modules will develop your poetry, prose fiction, screen-writing and non-fiction writing and will introduce you to the professional skills of editing and publishing. Our innovative creative-critical modules allow you to study major genres in literature and be assessed through a creative genre piece.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended piece of supervised research OR a creative project. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to build your writing portfolio and expand your knowledge and understanding of literature across centuries and continents.

Creative Writing pathway

In Year 2, core modules in Identity and Place and Writing for Publication consolidate your knowledge of prose writing and essential professional writing skills. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts. Option modules will develop your poetry, prose fiction, screen-writing and non-fiction writing and will introduce you to the professional skills of editing and publishing. Our innovative creative-critical modules allow you to study major genres (realism, Gothic, Magic Realism, Crime Fiction) in literature and be assessed through a creative genre piece.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended creative project. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to build your writing portfolio and expand your knowledge of genres and the publishing industry.

In Year 1, all students will develop their writing, analysis and communication skills by covering major periods, genres and debates. 

English Literature pathway

In the Year 2 core module, you’ll explore literature in its cultural, historical and social contexts by covering a range of authors from Dickens to Virginia Woolf. Our wide range of optional modules such as Children’s Writing, American literature, Gothic, Magical Realism, Crime Writing and Shakespeare will give you the flexibility to focus on your own areas of interest. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended piece of supervised research. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to expand your knowledge and understanding of literature across centuries and continents.

English Literature and Creative Writing pathway

In Year 2, core modules in Victorian literature and Writing for Publication consolidate your knowledge of a key area of literary studies and essential professional writing skills. Our wide range of option modules such as Children’s Writing, American literature, Gothic, Magical Realism, Crime Writing and Shakespeare will give you the flexibility to focus on your own areas of interest. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts. Creative writing modules will develop your poetry, prose fiction, screen-writing and non-fiction writing and will introduce you to the professional skills of editing and publishing. Our innovative creative-critical modules allow you to study major genres in literature and be assessed through a creative genre piece.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended piece of supervised research OR a creative project. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to build your writing portfolio and expand your knowledge and understanding of literature across centuries and continents.

Creative Writing pathway

In Year 2, core modules in Identity and Place and Writing for Publication consolidate your knowledge of prose writing and essential professional writing skills. You’ll have the chance to expand your vocational skills if you choose our English in the Workplace module, where you’ll work on a project in a workplace of your choice or with our partners in education, publishing and the arts. Option modules will develop your poetry, prose fiction, screen-writing and non-fiction writing and will introduce you to the professional skills of editing and publishing. Our innovative creative-critical modules allow you to study major genres (realism, Gothic, Magic Realism, Crime Fiction) in literature and be assessed through a creative genre piece.

In Year 3, alongside your option modules, you can complete an extended creative project. Throughout your lectures, seminars and workshops we will work with you to build your writing portfolio and expand your knowledge of genres and the publishing industry.

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically, the majority of modules are 30 academic credits with a smaller number of 15 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically, the majority of modules are 30 academic credits with a smaller number of 15 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically, the majority of modules are 30 academic credits with a smaller number of 15 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.