English and American Literature and Creative Writing

英国肯特大学的英语与美国文学及创意写作本科课程为学生提供一个深入探索英语和美国文学传统、文化以及创意写作技术的学术平台。该课程结合文学理论、批评分析与实践写作，旨在培养学生的批判性思维能力、文学鉴赏力和创造性表达技巧。学生将研究从中世纪文学到当代作品的丰富文学遗产，包括诗歌、小说、戏剧和非虚构作品，涵盖英国和美国的文学巨匠如莎士比亚、惠特曼、福克纳、桑德斯等。

在课程中，学生不仅会分析文本的历史背景、社会意义和文学价值，还会深入理解各种文学流派与运动，如浪漫主义、现代主义、后现代主义等。创意写作部分强调培养学生的写作技巧与创新能力，包括短篇小说、剧本、诗歌和散文的创作实践。通过工作坊、研讨会和个别辅导，学生将获得导师的直接指导，提升写作水平。

此外，课程注重跨文化理解，帮助学生理解英国与美国之间的文化联系与差异，培养广阔的国际视野。实践部分包括校内外的文学活动、出版项目和演讲机会，为毕业后进入出版、传媒、教学及相关行业做好准备。课程内容灵活多样，既适合打基础的文学爱好者，也适合希望发展职业生涯的创意写作者，提供强大的学术支持和实际培训。

毕业生将具备扎实的文学分析能力、出色的写作技巧以及跨文化交流能力，能够在学术界、文化产业、媒体、教育等多个领域展开职业生涯。肯特大学的英语与美国文学及创意写作课程致力于激发学生的文学热情与创造潜力，培养具有批判意识和创新精神的未来文化领袖。

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

EN333 - Romanticism

EN326 - Narrative Theory and Practice

EN327 - Poetry Theory and Practice

EN331 - Readings in the Twentieth Century

EN332 - Writing America

EN302 - Early Drama

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

EN681 - Novelty, Enlightenment and Emancipation: 18th Century Literature

EN697 - Chaucer and Late Medieval English Literature

EN692 - Early Modern Literature 1500-1700

EN694 - Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama

EN695 - Empire, New Nations and Migration

EN689 - Modernism

EN672 - Reading Victorian Literature

EN675 - Declaring Independence: 19th Century US Literature

EN677 - The Contemporary

EN679 - Writing Fiction: Tradition and Context

EN674 - Writing Poetry Using Traditional Forms

EN685 - Elements of Fiction

EN686 - Writing Innovative and Avant-Garde Poetries

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

EN691 - A Throw of the Dice: Gambling, Gaming & Fiction

EN683 - Passport to Oblivion: Writing Self into History

EN693 - Writing Violence: The 20th Century, The Holocaust & The Ethics of Repre

EN671 - Writing the Past: Approaches to the Historical Novel

EN680 - The Magical Realist Novel

EN663 - The Book Project

EN664 - Wrestling with Angels: Writing the Prose Poem

EN666 - From Book to Blog: Geoffrey Chaucer and his Afterlives

EN667 - Harlem to Hogan's Alley: Black Writing in North America

EN668 - Discovery Space: New Theatres in Early Modern England

EN669 - Marriage, Desire and Divorce in Early Modern Literature

EN670 - Lyric, Ballad and Popular Song

EN676 - Cross-Cultural Coming-of-Age Narratives

EN580 - Charles Dickens and Victorian England

EN583 - Postcolonial Writing

EN586 - Language and Place in Colonial and Postcolonial Poetry

EN588 - Innovation and Experiment in New York, 1945- 1995

EN604 - The Unknown: Reading and Writing

EN623 - Native American Literature

EN633 - Bodies of Evidence: Reading The Body In Eighteenth Century Literature

EN637 - Unruly Women and Other Insubordinates: the dramatic repertoire of the Q

EN646 - Image, Vision and Dream: Medieval Texts and Visual Culture

EN655 - Places and Journeys

EN656 - Heroes and Exiles: An Introduction to Old English Poetry

EN657 - The Brontes in Context

EN658 - American Crime Fiction

EN659 - Contemporary Irish Writing

EN660 - Writing Lives in Early Modern England: Diaries, Letters and Secret Selv

EN661 - The Stranger

EN684 - Clouds, Waves & Crows: Writing the Natural, 1800 to the Present

EN687 - Poetry and Crisis, from the First World War to Occupy

EN701 - The Global Eighteenth Century

EN702 - Thomas Hardy

EN703 - The 'Real' America: Class and Culture in the American Gilded Age

EN704 - Discord and Devotion: Society & Spirituality in Middle English Literatu

EN705 - The Contemporary Memoir

EN707 - The British Novel in the 1860s: Sensing Modern Life

EN708 - Virginia Woolf

EN709 - Animals, Humans, Writing

EN710 - Victorian Aestheticism and Decadence

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level:AAB including English Literature or English Language and Literature grade B
• Access to HE Diploma:The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma):The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
• International Baccalaureate:34 overall or 17 at HL, including HL English A1/A2/B at 5/6/6 OR English Literature A/English Language and Literature A (or Literature A/Language and Literature A of another country) at HL 5 or SL 6

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 financial support package includes a £6,000 cash bursary spread over the duration of your course. For Ts&Cs and to find out more, visit our funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.

The English and American Literature and Creative Writing program at the University of Kent offers students a comprehensive education in the study of literary texts from both England and America, combined with the development of creative writing skills. This interdisciplinary degree provides a strong foundation in literary analysis, critical theory, and the history of literature, enabling students to engage deeply with a wide range of texts from different periods and cultural contexts. The program emphasizes both scholarly research and practical application, encouraging students to craft their own creative works while critically examining those of others.

Students will explore various genres, including poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction, gaining insight into the stylistic and thematic elements characteristic of each. The curriculum is designed to foster independent thought and analytical skills, with modules covering comparative literature, American literature, British literature, and contemporary writing practices. Alongside academic modules, students participate in creative writing workshops that provide practical experience and personalized feedback from experienced writers and academics.

The program also promotes cultural awareness and historical understanding by examining the socio-political contexts influencing literary movements in both Britain and America. In addition, students have opportunities for placements, internships, and collaborations with literary festivals, publishers, and arts organizations, enhancing employability skills. Graduates from this program are well-equipped for careers in publishing, journalism, teaching, arts administration, and further postgraduate study.

The University of Kent provides excellent facilities for students, including dedicated creative writing spaces and access to extensive literary resources. The program encourages participation in literary festivals, reading groups, and external competitions, supporting students in building professional networks and gaining visibility in the literary community. Overall, the English and American Literature and Creative Writing program aims to develop versatile, critically-minded writers and scholars capable of making meaningful contributions to literary and cultural discourse.