English Literature with Creative Writing

About this programme

On this course, we’ll help you do just that. English Literature with Creative Writing at Oxford Brookes will provide you with a solid grounding in literature since the Renaissance, and the space to explore your own creative writing abilities. You will experiment with new forms and genres, and you’ll push yourself as a writer and a reader. Whether you’re analysing travel writing or screenplays, you’ll discover new strengths, areas of interest and passions. You’ll also shape your writing by studying different literary voices and how they’ve been influenced by the issues of their time. Through workshops led by your tutors, you’ll examine some of the most pressing issues of today, thinking about how they impact your own writing style. Ours is a supportive community. We’ll help you develop the skills you’ll need to succeed, not just as a writer but also as an engaged citizen of the world. Study the greats to become one yourself. We give you the knowledge and space you need to explore your creative talents. We offer a wide range of modules to choose from, covering everything from Shakespeare to contemporary American literature. Lecturers are professional creative writers with close links to the publishing industry. Our university-wide language programme is available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students on many of our courses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses. Spend a semester or a year learning in another country and culture, absorbing inspiration to bring back with you.