English and Creative Writing

Description

Optional modules allow you to develop an interest in creative writing alongside like-minded students and within a creative and supportive environment. Options include ‘The Art of Modern Poetry’, ‘The Playwright’s Craft’, and ‘Writing Genre Fiction’.

All modules combine academic rigour with practical skills that include narrative construction, writing imagery and engaging the reader.

This is one of the suite of English courses that has an excellent record of student satisfaction. 95% of our English students are satisfied with their course, according to The Guardian University Guide 2012.

Teaching is enriched by Sunderland’s research, some of which has been classed as ‘world-leading’ by the latest Research Excellence Framework. The English team is recognised as one of the top research teams in the University.

Throughout the course we encourage you to develop your craft, widen your understanding of literature and to hone your skills in expression. In the second year you will have the opportunity to contribute to a group publication, edit the in-house journal, and, in the final year, you will develop a showcase of your writing which will allow you to provide evidence of achievement to agents, publishers and employers.

Added to this you will be invited to participate in extra-curricular activities designed to develop your profile and portfolio in association with our dedicated Creative Writing staff. These include publishing and editing volumes associated with our widely acclaimed 'Spectral Visions'.

English is taught within our Faculty of Education and Society and, according to the Student Experience Survey 2010, 91% of the Faculty’s students would recommend the University to others.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Studying and Writing about Literature (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Creative Writing: Narratives and Poems (20 Credits)
• The Language of Fiction (20 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 3)

• Reading and Writing Drama (20 Credits)
• Language and Culture (20 Credits)
• Reading and Writing Narrative Fiction (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Film Studies (20 Credits)
• Introduction to American Literature (20 Credits)
• Principles and Practices of Comparative Literature (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Literature: History, Theory and Criticism (20 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 5)

• The Playwright's Craft (20 Credits)
• Writing Prose Fiction (20 Credits)
• The Art of Modern Poetry (20 Credits)
• Screen Writing for Film and Television (20 Credits)
• Reading and Writing the Short Story (20 Credits)
• English Literature 1700-1787 (20 Credits)
• Renaissance Literature (20 Credits)
• Victorian Literature (20 Credits)
• Romanticism (20 Credits)
• Writing the North East (20 Credits)
• Drama Dialogue and Conversation (20 Credits)
• Language and Power (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Irish Drama (20 Credits)
• The Language of Science Fiction and Fantasy (20 Credits)

Final Year (national level 6)

• Portfolio of Creative Writing (40 Credits)

Optional modules (choose 4)

• Writing Genre Fiction (20 Credits)
• Reading and Writing Children's Fictions (20 Credits)
• Television Drama Project (20 Credits)
• Modern Gothic (20 Credits)
• Story-Telling in Post-War American Fiction (20 Credits)
• Shakespeare (20 Credits)
• Late Medieval Literature (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Irish Poetry (20 Credits)
• World English in Fiction (20 Credits)
• Media Discourses in Print (20 Credits)
• Language and Gender (20 Credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

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Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

Other acceptable qualifications

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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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 Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.