BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

Explore different genres of poetry and songs and learn the skills and theories used to critique and/or produce a variety of poetic texts. You will have the opportunity to consider the cultural, political and philosophical assumptions of influential poets and artists from the Classical era to the present. This module also introduces you to key perspectives from the Philosophy of Aesthetics.

This module introduces you to methods and conventions of research, critical thinking and writing (from a film and major genres point of view) that will support your individual and group research projects. Learn to evaluate films (and, by extension, literature) through 'close reading' with the help of literary and film terminology. You'll also be introduced to critical and philosophical theories and their application.

Using texts that explore how our sense of the world can be altered, fragmented and reshaped, this module familiarises you with literary and creative conventions in general. You will practice the skills of close reading, applying and questioning critical and/or philosophical theories, and writing analytical and creative works that interrogate the nature of reality and how it is represented.

Develop knowledge about and help devise a group project that investigates issues of local interest while you learn skills in research, planning, group work and presentation. For example, you could design a potential workshop promoting literacy, raise environmental awareness about local waterways or learn about local refugee charities that teach language skills.

Develop your understanding of modern genres of journalistic writing. Explore how print, social and online media content is created and shared, and learn to analyse these forms critically. Gain practical skills to create your own journalism output. By the end of the module, you should be able to evaluate how journalists curate and present information across different platforms.

Take part in the analysis and practice of 'world-building' by studying the evolution of the science-fiction and fantasy genres in literature and film. Investigate the social, cultural and historical forces which influence its conventions, subjects and themes, grappling with the genre's questions of what makes us human, or not.

Develop the tools to understand, analyse and write stories for children in the form of a picture book. Explore story structures and plots, including multimedia storytelling in the form of digital picture books. Gain skills in producing stories, both visually and textually, with the application of appropriate language and diverse themes for the target age group. Explore books by children's authors from around the world, from traditional folk tales to more contemporary styles. This module emphasis

Develop the essential tools for understanding screenwriting and short film production, leading to the creation of a screenplay that will be adapted to a short film in collaboration with film production students. This collaborative work forms an essential part of building your knowledge of industry collaborative working practices, enabling you to understand the process of taking a script from the page to the screen.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Gain a comparative look at plays performed in distinct cultures and periods, exploring how the theatre was used to represent compelling characters, depict new environments and convey often radical ideas. Learn about and write in diverse theatrical traditions that could include ancient Greek plays, medieval mystery cycles, commedia dell'arte, Japanese Noh, Nigerian Yoruba, musicals and expressionism.

Develop the tools to understand, explore and write prose in the form of short stories (fiction). Acquire the knowledge necessary to identify and study the styles of popular writers. The emphasis will be on modern and contemporary writing, though stories from earlier periods will be analysed. Learn how to explore and extend your ideas, develop your creative material and use your research skills to create lively and topical stories.

Explore the phenomenon of illustrated storytelling through analysing both western comic books and animation (from Marvel and DC superheroes to non-superhero fiction and even non-fiction) and Japanese manga and anime. Gain an understanding of the unique nature of narrative delivered through sequential art and moving images. Explore differences in approaches to narrative and reflect upon the standards of presentation in each industry.

Explore and analyse storytelling in video games, tabletop role-playing games and other interactive narrative forms, including how a player's narrative experience is influenced by gameplay or its interactive elements. Forms may include video game narratives, narrative board games, escape rooms and interactive novels. Work across disciplines to create a live-action experience that showcases a multidisciplinary approach to interactive storytelling.