Undergraduate courses in English and Creative Writing

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Whether your passion is for writing fiction or matchday football reports, we’ve got a course for you.

Our Sports Journalism degree will develop your broadcasting skills, with access to our industry-standard TV news set and radio studios.  We also offer a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting, designed to help sports stars prepare for alternative careers after retiring from the game.  Then there’s our BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing, where you’ll get to study great literary works and try your hand at penning your own masterpiece.  You’ll be part of an active writers’ community, with open mic nights and support from published authors.

Alongside all the degrees within Media, Performance and Communication, our English and Creative Writing courses prepare students for creative careers through storytelling, sense-making, and collaboration.  Our students develop the confidence to work across different areas by the end of their studies, having worked on diverse projects across various creative disciplines.  They have developed their storytelling abilities, addressed global issues, and are prepared for careers in the thriving creative industries.

Courses

English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Foundation year

Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting BA (Hons)

Study options
Full-time, accelerated

Sports Journalism BA (Hons)

Study options
Full-time
Foundation year

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