BA (Hons) Creative Writing Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University

Introduces you to the art of writing by focusing on published pieces, specifically short prose, poems and dramatic script by concentrating on the analysis of literary texts. Through the close examination of set texts, you will be supported in developing skills in reading as a writer and writerly techniques of perception, language and effect.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of concepts and issues within the context of arts and humanities and the creative industries. You will develop both your understanding of contemporary employability contexts and your research skills and will also gain insight into the practice of industry speakers through presentations and workshops.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Introduces you to the art of writing short fiction, poetry and dramatic script, through ongoing creative practice. Throughout the module, you will get the opportunity to create original work in each of these forms, through a process of drafting and editing, individually and through workshops, and to reflect on that process, critically.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Provides the opportunity to explore a more specific specialism or range of specialisms outside of the usual forms of creative writing (poetry, fiction, script), that could include writing interactive stories, creative non-fiction, creative critical, genre writing.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Will introduce you to the key skills and approaches necessary to successfully engage with academic study in the twenty-first century, providing a foundation for the exploration of English at university level. You will be introduced to a range of influential key theories from the 20th and 21st centuries, and learn how to apply these to literary and linguistic texts and approaches.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Recognises that sharing a story is one of the most universal and important elements of human communication. Stories and narrative are the fundamental way in which individuals, societies and industries function. The module will introduce you to the origins of story creation and examine how stories function as one of the underpinning elements of all media production, connecting creators to an audience.

Assessment: 100% Practical

Is based around the study of key theories and methodologies which have had a lasting impact on the disciplines of English and Creative Writing. It introduces you to significant ideas in contemporary criticism which shape scholarship in the twenty-first century. You will engage with some philosophical and some linguistic approaches which reflect changing ideas about the text.

Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework

Introduces you to various ways of exploring your writing practice through a series of exercises and writing experiments. The module will equip you with the essential skills for the writing process, enabling you to develop your own creative ideas and writing voice and reflect on the practice of creative and imaginative writing.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Introduces you to business planning and the development stages in business start-up. You will organise and evaluate theoretical perspectives in a practical setting, informing your future learning processes and outcomes. A key element of the module is a review of entrepreneurial skills and small business development.

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

Is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. The module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Assessment: 85% Coursework 15% Practical

Enables you to further explore a specialism beyond the broad genres of poetry, fiction and script, expanding on craft techniques and further developing your reflective approach to your creative practice.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Develops your awareness of publishing across literary genres with a focus on poetry, fiction, script and digital publishing. You will explore what writers and publishers are looking for in the 21st century and receive talks by guest speakers from leading publishing presses as well as industry professionals.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Enables you to write in, and experiment with, a variety of styles, to read a range of contemporary and recent poetry, and to relate that reading to an on-going process of reflection that will feedback into a robust and inventive writing practice.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Explores the nature of the short story form and its specific demands on the writer. You will produce your own short fiction, responding to the diversity of styles and genres adopted by short story authors. You will also be given guidance on potential outlets for your work.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Introduces you to various employability possibilities (commercial, trade and independent publishing), fields of contemporary literary production and the role(s) possible for working in the arts and humanities. The module offers you the opportunity to engage in professional practice via an independent (group) project or take an unpaid internship.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Explores characteristics, behaviours, attributes, and skills of entrepreneurship as well as the whole process of innovation from idea to product development and the conditions that must be fulfilled for innovation to thrive.