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Edge Hill University
Creative Writing
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If you love to read and write and want to explore the boundaries of your own creativity, then you will be encouraged as an aspiring author and this degree will bring you a new appreciation of literature. You will live the writing life and learn to read as a writer, developing your own creative writing skills and philosophy of composition. We have pioneered the use of reflective work to enhance the development of our writers, and we are widely recognised as a centre of excellence. Our degree will appeal to you if you are looking for a challenging programme to stretch your abilities and encourage independent thought.
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| Duration |
3 Years full time; part time available |
| Level |
BA Single Hons, BA Combined Hons |
| Cost |
For academic years 2012/13 and 2013/14, Edge Hill University will charge £9,000 per annum for full-time BA, BSc and LLB degrees. Eligible students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000. Eligible full-time students can also apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a non-means-tested loan to help with living costs. Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective full-time students. These include £2,000 Entrance Scholarships rewarding determination, commitment and achievement in creative arts, performing arts, sport and volunteering. Eligible entrants with outstanding grades are recognised through the £1,000 High Achievers Scholarship. The University will also be offering awards, worth £3,000 in cash benefits and fee/accommodation waivers, to eligible, prospective, full-time English-domiciled students through the National Scholarship Programme (NSP). Prospective, full-time EU students who meet our NSP requirements can expect to receive a £2,000 fee waiver. The tuition fee for international students starting in September 2012 is £10,500 for all taught undergraduate programmes. You will pay the same fee for each following year of your course. |
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| HOW WILL I STUDY?
Teaching and learning is centred on the writer's workshop, where there is a strong emphasis on participation. You will learn the habits of a professional writer, including keeping a writer’s journal, research and observation, redrafting and editing and presenting work to a high standard. Self and peer appraisal are important, as are paired and small group work. All modules are underpinned by a sense of an audience – ranging from a student’s seminar group through electronic and paper publication to performance.
WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME?
You will be taught by an enthusiastic team of professional writers whose work has been widely published, broadcast and staged. They are led by five internationally known writers: distinguished poet and critic Professor Robert Sheppard, award-winning poet and literary translator Daniele Pantano, award-winning short story writer Ailsa Cox, award-winning playwright Kim Wiltshire and award-winning novelist Rodge Glass. You also get the opportunity to attend workshops and readings with guest writers who in past have included Lee Harwood, Maggie Gee, Iain Sinclair, Robert Shearman, Jerome Rothenberg, Carol Ann Duffy and Billy Collins.
The programme team publish and/or edit a variety of academic and literary journals, including the Journal of British and Irish Innovative Poetry, Short Fiction in Theory and Practice, 21: Journal of Contemporary and Innovative Fiction, and EM: A Review of Text and Image.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
All modules are assessed by coursework, which includes creative practice, reading as a writer and reflection on the whole process.
CAREER PATHS:
You will be prepared to pursue a career in the media, education, advertising, business, information technology, the publishing industry, radio or television or the theatre.
KEY FACTS:
• Top three in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2011
• Gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and professional production which will prepare you for your career
• Guest writers, readings and workshops will bring this degree to life.
ATTENDANCE:
3 years full time
UCAS CODES:
BA (Hons) Creative Writing W800;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Drama WW94;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English WQ93;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Language WQ83;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature QW38;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film Studies WW69;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History WV91;
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Media PW38.
FIND OUT MORE:
In-depth information about this course and links to student views, videos, Department information and more at ehu.ac.uk/w800.
Log in to Think Edge Hill to contact admissions tutors and current students, ask questions, receive updates and find out about Open Days via your personal Edge Hill University web page ehu.ac.uk/study or talk to an adviser on 01695 657000.
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Requirements |
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Typical offer 280 UCAS tariff points.
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Drama: Typical offer 300 UCAS tariff points. In addition, Performing Arts or a related subject at grade B at A level or equivalent preferred. The selection process normally includes an audition.
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English/English Language/English Literature: Preferably to include A level English.
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Modules |
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WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Year 1 includes an introduction to the art of writing fiction and poetry, giving you the skills you need to start composing short observational poems and a short story. You will also learn the basics of writing for stage, screen and radio. Practical workshop activities are supported by the art of reading as a writer, including the close reading of published and broadcast material.
Your creative work will be complemented by critical and reflective elements.
Example modules include: Introduction to Poetry; Introduction to Fiction; Introduction to Scriptwriting; Reading the World and the Business of Writing.
In Year 2 you will start to write groups of poems and further your understanding of the art of reading as a poet. You will also focus on writing for the stage and radio, explore techniques of short fiction, and be introduced to the publishing industry with a small research project.
Example modules include: The Art of Poetry; Writing Short Stories; The Art of Scriptwriting; Cultural Economies and The Writer’s Life; Writing for Roleplaying Games.
Year 3 presents the opportunity to experiment in a range of poetic styles and concentrate on a longer work of your own. You’ll continue your study of prose through working on more complex stories or chapters of a novel, whilst the scriptwriting element allows you to focus on writing scripts for television and film. You will undertake an extended project by completing a 9,000 word dissertation in a genre of your choice. This work receives intensive feedback during workshop sessions and is accompanied by independent research and reading.
In all three years of the degree you will be able to select optional modules in English Literature and Film Studies that suit your interests.
Example modules include: Poetry and Innovative Form; Advanced Fiction Writing; The Art of Screenwriting; Dissertation.
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Contact Information |
| Institution |
Edge Hill University
Faculty of Arts and Sciences,
St Helens Road
Ormskirk, Lancashire
L39 4QP
Tel: 01695 650947
Fax: +44(0)1695 579997
www.edgehill.ac.uk/study/courses/creative-writing
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| Department: |
Department of English and History |
| Contact Name: |
Daniele Pantano, Course Leader |
| Contact Email: |
pantanod@edgehill.ac.uk / international@edgehill.ac.uk |
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