Writing and English Literature (Hons) Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

The Writing and English Literature (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University offers a comprehensive exploration of the written word, balancing creative practice with critical academic study. Students engage with a wide variety of literary forms, from historical classics to contemporary media, while developing their own unique voices as authors. This programme is designed to foster both imaginative flair and the analytical precision required for professional success in the global creative industries.

Why Writing and English Literature (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University?

• Benefit from a curriculum that achieved 100% for academic support and freedom of expression in the 2024 National Student Survey.
• Receive direct feedback and guidance from professional authors and Royal Literary Fund Fellows.
• Study at the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023, recognised with a Gold award for teaching excellence.
• Access award-winning facilities and a vibrant community of creative professionals in the historic city of Cambridge.
• Enrich your creative work by drawing on interdisciplinary insights from history, politics, psychology, and the history of art.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17500 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Imaginative Writing
• Screenwriting
• Contemporary Publishing for Writers
• Reading Critically
• Writing Short Fiction
• Writing for the Stage
• Nineteenth Century Literature and the Environment
• Writing Poetry
• Writing and the Present

Careers with Writing and English Literature (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for diverse roles across the media and cultural sectors. Many pursue successful careers in journalism, professional writing, teaching, and broadcasting. The course also prepares students for essential roles in the music industry, arts administration, and gallery work, where strong communication and analytical skills are paramount.

The curriculum emphasises transferable skills such as problem-solving, research, and independent project management. Former students have secured positions at prestigious organisations like Cambridge University Press and Assessment or published their own poetry collections. Additionally, the degree provides a robust foundation for further academic study at the Master's level in creative writing or English literature.