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UCAS Code: W800 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Creative writing

- Study the craft of writing through a multi-genre approach

- Move progressively through a structured series of writing assignments and exercises, enhanced by a workshop environment

- Immerse yourself in an independent creative project in your final year

- Creative Writing at Winchester achieved more than 90% overall satisfaction as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2017 National Student Survey

- Attend the University of Winchester Writers' Festival and Winchester Reading Series – an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents

- Our campus is friendly and compact with a community feel, offering first-class, sustainable facilities for learning and teaching.

The goal of our Creative Writing course at Winchester is simple: we want you to become the best writer you can be. To help you achieve this our department of passionate and supportive lecturers runs a practice-based programme with workshops designed to encourage you to evolve as a writer in new and individual ways.

As one of the most successful creative writing programmes of its kind in the UK, you are encouraged to see all types of writing in relation to wider literary, cultural and professional contexts. Whether you are crafting novels, poems or scripts our widely published academics help you to demonstrate a high level of technical skill, an aptitude for self expression, and a commitment to hard work and personal development.

The course seeks to move you progressively through a structured series of writing assignments and exercises, working on all genres of writing in the first year, and then allowing you to specialise in Years 2 and 3. Your work develops in a workshop environment bolstered by positive critical encouragement and direction throughout. Additional guidance is given on audience (for example, editor, agent or publisher) where appropriate.

In Year 2, the focus becomes more specific with a choice of modules that concentrate on elements of different genres such as writing for children, media writing, poetry, song and play, film and TV script.

In Year 3, the modules look increasingly at the relationships between writing and the world beyond the University, exploring publishing, producing, community audiences, writing and teaching. There is also an opportunity to work on an extended creative project in your chosen genre with one-to-one supervision from an expert in this field.

The course arms you with some fantastic transferable skills, such as confident and compelling storytelling, critical thinking and articulate expression. These abilities are valued in a variety of employment contexts including arts and entertainment as well as business and commerce.

For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.

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The jobs market for this subject - which includes creative writing and scriptwriting courses - is not currently one of the strongest, so unemployment rates are currently looking quite high overall, with salaries on the lower side. But nevertheless, most graduates get jobs quickly. Graduates often go into careers as authors and writers and are also found in other roles where the ability to write well is prized, such as journalism, translation, teaching and advertising and in web content. Be aware that freelancing and self-employment is common is common in the arts, as are what is termed 'portfolio careers', having several part-time jobs or commissions at once - although graduates from this subject were a little more likely than many other creative arts graduates to be in conventional full time permanent contracts, so that might be worth bearing in mind.

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Creative Writing

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Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. Applicants are required to submit a sample of their creative writing. (Continuing students who have achieved a first or upper second-class degree in BA Creative Writing or BA Creative & Professional Writing at the University of Winchester are not required to submit a sample of their creative writing).

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• Refine your writing across a range of styles and genres
• Understand where your work fits in the diverse world of publishing
• Be inspired and encouraged by guest writers, editors and literary agents

Creative Writing at Winchester offers you the opportunity to evaluate and improve your creative writing in a dynamic, supportive environment. The programme is taught by professional writers and highly experienced practitioner-academics in Creative Writing, specialising, especially, in prose fiction, poetry and literary non-fiction. There are opportunities to meet agents, editors and published writers, and as your knowledge of the publishing industry expands, find out where your work fits within the market.

You study twentieth century and contemporary literature, which allows you to explore different styles and genres and gain a critical foundation for your own writing while increasing your knowledge of the publishing world. The structure of the programme enables you to focus on one or more genres (for example, fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry) during the year.

Throughout the course, you create and workshop your work in an encouraging group of peers, starting in the first semester with a module that focuses on contemporary fiction alongside a module about research and what this means for you as a writer. In the second semester focus moves to literary non-fiction, publishing, and preparation for Independent Study.

In the Publishing Project, you will engage with writers, agents and editors through readings and workshops, exploring publishing opportunities for your own work.

The Independent Study Preparation module is designed to help you prepare for your Creative Writing dissertation – an independent project of your choice of up to 25,000 words which constitutes nearly half of the MA. This could be the first part of a novel, a collection of short stories, the opening to a work of literary non-fiction, or a portfolio of personal essays or poetry, completed with tutor support.

Graduates of the course frequently obtain publishing contracts, while others work in other aspects of publishing, or in teaching, media, the arts and business.

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Creative Writing at Winchester offers you the opportunity to evaluate and improve your creative writing in a dynamic, supportive environment. The programme is taught by professional writers and highly experienced practitioner-academics in Creative Writing, with a particular focus on fiction and literary non-fiction. There are opportunities to meet editors and published writers and, as your knowledge of the publishing industry expands, find out where your work fits within the market.

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You study a diverse range of fiction and narrative non-fiction by acclaimed contemporary writers, which allows you to explore different styles and genres including fantasy, crime, historical fiction and literary fiction and gain a critical foundation for your own writing while increasing your knowledge of the publishing world. Throughout the course, you create new work and discuss it in a supportive group of peers alongside your tutor as you redraft and refine. The structure of the programme enables you to experiment from week to week, hone your craft and develop complete short stories as well as engage with the demands of longer-form prose.

In the first semester you will take modules in contemporary fiction and literary non-fiction, and also develop a project that addresses ways in which writers engage with community audiences. The second semester focuses on genre fiction and preparation for your Independent Study project, which is a substantial creative submission of 20-25,000 words written over the summer months. This could be the first part of a novel, a collection of short fiction, the opening to a work of literary non-fiction or a hybrid submission, completed with tutor support.

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Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. Applicants are required to submit a sample of their creative writing. Continuing students who have achieved a first or upper second-class degree in BA Creative Writing or BA Creative & Professional Writing at the University of Winchester are not required to submit a sample of their creative writing.

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Unleash your creativity with the MA in Creative Writing at Winchester. This programme offers a supportive environment to refine your writing skills in prose fiction, poetry, and literary non-fiction. Taught by professional writers and practitioner-academics, you will explore different genres and styles while gaining insights into the publishing industry. Engage with guest writers, editors, and literary agents to enhance your understanding of the market and potential publishing opportunities. The flexible structure allows you to focus on your preferred genre(s) and culminates in an independent project of up to 30,000 words. Graduates often secure publishing contracts or pursue careers in various fields like teaching, media, and the arts. Entry requirements include a first or second-class Honours degree or relevant professional experience, along with a sample of your creative writing. Join this vibrant programme to elevate your writing skills and embark on a rewarding literary journey.

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Creative Writing at Winchester offers you the opportunity to evaluate and improve your creative writing in a dynamic, supportive environment. The programme is taught by professional writers and highly experienced practitioner-academics in Creative Writing, with a particular focus on fiction and literary non-fiction. There are opportunities to meet editors and published writers and, as your knowledge of the publishing industry expands, find out where your work fits within the

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A first or second-class honours degree Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. Applicants are required to submit a sample of their creative writing. If English is not your first language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in writing or equivalent.

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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.

University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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• Study the craft of writing through a multi-genre approach
• Move progressively through a structured series of writing assignments and exercises, enhanced by a workshop environment
• Immerse yourself in an independent creative project in your final year
• Creative Writing at Winchester achieved more than 90% overall satisfaction as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2017 National Student Survey
• Attend the University of Winchester Writers' Festival and Winchester Reading Series – an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents
• Our campus is friendly and compact with a community feel, offering first-class, sustainable facilities for learning and teaching.

For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.

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23-SEP-24, 27-JAN-25

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Creative Writing at Winchester offers you the opportunity to evaluate and improve your creative writing in a dynamic, supportive environment. The programme is taught by professional writers and highly experienced practitioner-academics in Creative Writing, with a particular focus on fiction and literary non-fiction. There are opportunities to meet editors and published writers and, as your knowledge of the publishing industry expands, find out where your work fits within the market.

COURSE OVERVIEW

You study a diverse range of fiction and narrative non-fiction by acclaimed contemporary writers, which allows you to explore different styles and genres including fantasy, crime, historical fiction and literary fiction and gain a critical foundation for your own writing while increasing your knowledge of the publishing world. Throughout the course, you create new work and discuss it in a supportive group of peers alongside your tutor as you redraft and refine. The structure of the programme enables you to experiment from week to week, hone your craft and develop complete short stories as well as engage with the demands of longer-form prose.

In the first semester you will take modules in contemporary fiction and literary non-fiction, and also develop a project that addresses ways in which writers engage with community audiences. The second semester focuses on genre fiction and preparation for your Independent Study project, which is a substantial creative submission of 20-25,000 words written over the summer months. This could be the first part of a novel, a collection of short fiction, the opening to a work of literary non-fiction or a hybrid submission, completed with tutor support.

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15 May 2024

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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

1 Location : King Alfred Campus

Course details

3 year course

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Average Earnings

15 months after the course for Creative writing graduates at University of Winchester

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Creative Writing graduates at University of Winchester

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA (Hons) Creative Writing students at University of Winchester

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

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Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

The teaching on my course

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff often make the subject engaging.

The course is often intellectually stimulating.

The course often challenges me to achieve my best work.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

Positive about the chances to explore ideas and concepts in depth.

The course introduces subjects and skills well in a way that builds on what I have already learned.

Positive about the chances to bring together information and ideas from different topics.

The course has the right balance of directed and independent study.

Assessment and feedback

The criteria used in marking and assessing my work have been clear.

The marking and assessment of my course has been fair.

Assessments have allowed me to demonstrate what I have learned.

Assessment feedback has been received on time.

Feedback has often helped me improve my work.

Academic Support

It was easy to contact teaching staff when I needed to.

Organisation and management

My course is well organised.

Changes to teaching on my course have been well communicated.

Learning resources

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

It has been easy to access subject-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to.

Student voice

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course

It is clear that students' feedback on the course is acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) represents students' academic interest well.

Mental wellbeing

50% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Freedom of expression

93% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Entry information

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A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

• Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
• BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs

UCAS Tariff points

After 1 year on the course.

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Earnings after the course

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• Labour markets change
• Salaries vary across regions in the UK
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Average earnings for all full-time Creative writing courses

For graduates from University of Winchester

After 15 months

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,000, data from 10 people (55% of those asked)., data for students graduating 2020-21 source: graduate outcomes survey, after 3 years, typical range: £12,000 - £23,500, data from 95 people., data for students graduating 2013-15 source: longitudinal education outcomes (leo) dataset, after 5 years, typical range: £14,500 - £27,000, view for all full-time creative writing graduates in:, typical range: £18,000 - £25,000, data from 555 people., 100% of uk-resident creative writing graduates from university of winchester are employed in england., (excludes northern ireland), typical range: £13,500 - £23,000, data from 1550 people., 99% of uk-resident creative writing graduates from university of winchester are based in england., typical range: £16,500 - £27,000, data from 1565 people., employment 15 months after the course.

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• Labour markets vary and change over time
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80% of the students go on to work and / or study

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Occupation types 15 months after the course, 40% in highly skilled work.

• 20% Artistic, literary and media occupations
• 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
• 5% Teaching Professionals
• 5% Business and public service associate professionals

65% In other work

• 20% Elementary occupations
• 15% Sales occupations
• 5% Administrative occupations
• 5% Secretarial and related occupations
• 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
• 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% In unknown work

• Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

In highly skilled work

Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course

In other work

Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course

Graduate perceptions

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50% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Data for students graduating 2019-21

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

15% usefulness.

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

50% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

My current work fits with my future plans.

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Lecturer in Creative Writing

University of glasgow - school of critical studies.

The School of Critical Studies seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing.

The postholder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of an international standard, to high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in securing research funding, and in offering academic administration within the School and College of Arts and Humanities.

Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in creative writing. We are looking for a candidate who will complement our existing strengths across teaching and research.

The Creative Writing team sits within the English Literature subject area, alongside the School’s other subject areas of English Language, Scottish Literature and Theology and Religious Studies. In its research, the School fosters excellent connections with collaborators across Glasgow and beyond, and Creative Writing colleagues work actively and impactfully with local partners towards public engagement with their research. The post is part of our plan to expand Creative Writing in terms of both teaching and research, and the successful applicant will be a central part of that development.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in creative writing or a related discipline, with an established reputation in research through an impressive publication profile, and significant experience teaching and supervising within the subject area in higher education.

This post is full time and open ended.

Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s School of Critical Studies: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/

Informal Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Subject for English Literature and Creative Writing Professor Stephen Burn, [email protected]

For more information and to apply online:

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=155029            

Closing date: 18 th October 2024

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For Appointment at Grade 7- Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa   We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ . 

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MFA in Creative Writing

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Our MFA is designed for the writer interested in an immersive writing experience while expanding their knowledge of literary traditions.

Curriculum Overview

Students in the MFA program focus on perfecting their craft, completing courses in literary tradition and practice.

Find out more about the classes offered in our program. 

Meet our incredible faculty.

Learning Expectations

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Our MFA Program

Our program is designed to be flexible, yet rigorous. MFA students complete coursework that includes two to four residential summers in Sewanee, Tennessee, based on their decisions to takes online courses in the fall or spring. We work with you to create a degree path based on your needs. 

MFA students will take eight courses total. Curriculum consists of a combination of writing workshops and courses in forms, craft or literature. 

Following their final semester coursework, MFA students complete their thesis project in fulfillment of their final two credits. Working closely with their advisor, students will complete a manuscript of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or dramatic writing.

Meet Amanda, L'17

Amanda Shires,  Singer-songwriter  | Nashville, TN

After spending much of her life on vans and tour buses, Amanda, a singer-songwriter, fiddle player, and poet, craved the stimulation of school. In an interview with  Southern Living , the Grammy Award-winning artist said of her decision to pursue an MFA at the School of Letters, "I am fascinated by words, down to the letters that make them up. I wanted to learn more about poetics and how to get better at writing."

Now with seven solo albums (and an MFA) under her belt, Amanda is a seasoned storyteller and performer. She credits what she learned at the School of Letters for making her a more precise and intentional songwriter.

"Before attending Sewanee, I was writing from instinct alone. Now, I have reasons for word choices and reasons that I go one way or another with phrasing."

Her summers in Sewanee also reframed her perspective on writer's block.

"I learned that there's no such thing as writer's block. If writer's block really existed, no one would ever graduate or pass classes. Writer's block is an excuse. If you are not writing anything good at the moment, that's something different and something you have to work through."

Shires' most recent album was named one of the New York Times best albums of the year.

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English Literature

From Chaucer to rap poetry, you can choose from almost 800 years of the best writing in English on a course that fires your imagination, sharpens your own written and communication skills and allows you to think critically and creatively about literature and much more beside. 

Course overview

Guided by our supportive teaching staff, who are all part of the university’s thriving literary research culture, you study the ideas of the most exciting critical thinkers in contemporary cultural debate, using innovative learning and teaching methods. And there’s the flexibility to add to your study of literary texts with modules in English Language and/or Creative Writing.  

Year 1 provides the foundations for your studies of literature with modules designed to develop your skills of critical analysis, research, and writing. This is achieved through the study of a wide range of fiction, poetry, and drama from across the historical periods. You will study early literature in its context, explore the boundaries between literature and other types of texts like films, and have modules on poetry and world literature.  

After the first year, the majority of modules are optional, allowing you to engage with the writers and movements that most inspire you.  

In Year 2, you can choose from all the major literary figures and movements, from Shakespeare to modern fiction. Modules examining American literature and Film, and Children’s Literature and Young Adult Fiction are also available.  

In Year 3, a specific collection of writing, a particular theme or critical theory is considered in detail and a wide variety of topics exist. These include Literature and Psychoanalysis, Other Worlds and Fantasy Fiction, Utopian and Dystopian Fiction, and modules from our vocational suite such as Teaching and Communicating English. Modules here tend to be closely related to the research interests of teaching staff and engage with cutting-edge developments in the discipline. In your final year you will also be guided through personal tutorials to complete a dissertation in a subject area of your choice.  

A degree in English Literature opens many doors. A range of highly transferable qualities, including analytical thinking, evaluative and research skills, self-discipline, and effective written and spoken communication, enables you to excel in a variety of fields not just confined to the arts. Graduates have gone on to become teachers, lecturers, journalists, writers, actors, publishers and producers.  

What you need to know

Course start date.

Winchester campus

Course length

• 3 years full-time
• 6 years part-time

Typical offer

104-120 points

From £9,250 pa

Course features

• Join a community passionate about the study of literature and the broad subject of English  
• Tailor a programme to your interests from a diverse range of writers and movements  
• Attend the University of Winchester Writers' Festival — an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents  
• Add an extra string to your bow by teaching on the Japan Exchange and gaining a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Course details

Work placements

There is the chance to join The Japan Exchange, which involves teaching English and gaining a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Study abroad

Our BA (Hons) English Literature course provides an opportunity for you to study abroad at one of our partner universities in the United States of America or Canada. For more information see our Study Abroad section.

Learning and teaching

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. 

You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University.

Independent learning

Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the range of available learning resources.

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.

While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.

Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 192 hours Independent learning: 1008 hours

Year 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*

Year 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 228 hours Independent learning: 972 hours

*Please note these are indicative hours for the course. 

Teaching Hours

All class based teaching takes places between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Wednesday afternoons are kept free from timetabled teaching for personal study time and for sports clubs and societies to train, meet and play matches. There may be some occasional learning opportunities (for example, an evening guest lecturer or performance) that take places outside of these hours for which you will be given forewarning.

Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.

We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes. Further details on assessment types used on the course you are interested in can be found on the course page, by attending an Open Day or Open Evening, or contacting our teaching staff.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:

Year 1 (Level 4)*:

87% coursework 13% written exams 0% practical exams

Year 2 (Level 5)*:

Year 3 (Level 6)*:

100% coursework 0% written exams 0% practical exams

*Please note these are indicative percentages and modes for the programme.

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions

This double module provides the foundation for the degree by establishing key skills for English Literature students. It focuses on four key areas:

• Developing a critical faculty through the study of various methodologies, for example: reading for political or ideological context; examining the terms ‘reader’, ‘author’ and ‘text’; exploring genre and hermeneutics; the controversy of the English ‘canon’.
• Advanced reading and handling of primary texts through the development of close-reading skills (e.g. quotation, critical commentary, etc.) which inform weekly blogs, effective and persuasive writing, etc.
• Building and consolidating research and academic skills (e.g. using libraries and journal databases; handling scholarly materials and referencing accurately to develop and substantiate good academic practice).
• Reflection on the UN Sustainability Development Goals.

This module is designed to introduce students to a range of literary texts and genres from the medieval period up to the eighteenth century, opening consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of understanding these texts in relation to their historical contexts. This will include consideration of the following: the changing practices of publication and composition of audience; the historical, political and cultural contexts; contemporary conceptualisations of genre, gender roles and sexual identity; treatment of issues of colonialism, national identity, ethnic difference and religious affiliation. Comparisons and contrasts in relation to historical change will be highlighted by tracing these topics across texts from different periods. Students will be encouraged to draw from the theoretical materials and methods learned on Studying English Literature alongside the complementary World Literature module to develop and build core interpretative skills. The use of texts that have already received considerable critical attention will enable students to engage with existing critical discussion.

While Goethe introduced the phrase Weltliteratur in 1827 and called on us to hasten its approach, ‘World Literature’ remains, in David Damrosch’s view, an ‘elusive’ thing (‘Which literature? Whose world?’) Drawing on critical methodologies established in Studying English Literature , and complementing Literature in Context , this module will focus on how the study of ‘English’ as a discipline is affected by globalization and so-called ‘identity politics’. It will explore a range of texts both modern and foundational to illustrate a variety of concepts and critical issues, including: diaspora and migration, nationalism and multiculturalism, non-British English and reading in translation, and the effect of globalization on contemporary politics. It also invites students to consider the heterogeneity of the term ‘World Literature’ as both a hindrance and a benefit when tackling concepts like, for example, gender as a social and, increasingly, international construct.

This module will be based on a specially compiled anthology incorporated into the module handbook, with a wide sampling of short texts ranging from Elizabethan sonnets to contemporary pieces.  There will be three main sections, each of three to four weeks. First, a concentration on close reading skills and an understanding of the uses of poetic form and language, based on material traditionally considered canonical. Secondly, the issue of the canon to be raised and questioned in an explicit way, exemplified by material that raises issues of class, gender, ‘high’ and ‘low’ culture, and postcolonial challenges. Thirdly, a focus on the contributions of context to understanding poetry operating through case studies of particular texts such as a sample of Cavalier verse or Romantic odes.

A literary text does not have meaning in and of itself, its meaning is always a product of its relation to other texts, both literary and non-literary. This module will examine a range of ways that texts have been analysed through their relationship with other texts. It will begin with the well-established concepts of source, genre, and allusion, examining specific texts and tracing these relationships. It will then look at theoretical expansions of the concept of intertextuality and consider these in relation to an extended study of a pair of related literary texts. Finally, it will consider adaptation of literary texts such as a fairy tale into other media such as film, television and the visual arts, considering how identification of a text as an adaptation of a preceding one impacts upon the interpretation of both.

This module will introduce the literatures and cultural artefacts which were produced by the forced migration and enslavement of Africans to ‘America’. It will examine these texts within the frame of Paul Gilroy’s The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness. Among the key figures studied will be Phillis Wheatly, Frederick Douglas, Alex Haley, and Nella Larsen. Alongside the literature we will study some visual sources such as portraiture, museum exhibitions and film which have been employed to commemorate and represent the Black Atlantic.

Travel, trade, and cultural exchange across the Atlantic have long shaped literatures in English, overtly in the writings of diarists, travellers, and in migration narratives, and more implicitly reflecting cultural relationships of rivalry, exploitation, and renewal. This module focuses on specific examples while taking a long historical view. It begins with European accounts of American democracy in the early nineteenth century and ends with twenty-first century fiction exploring British Afro-Caribbean heritage (for example Bernadine Evaristo, Girl, Woman, Other [2019]). Other foci may include the ‘love/hate’ cultural relations between Britain and the USA in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; the significance of European settings in stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville; Edith Wharton’s depiction of ‘buccaneering’ American women in Europe; and the attraction of France for many African American writers of the twentieth century (James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Bennett, Langston Hughes, Claude McKay,). Major themes include the possibilities of self-renewal held out by travel and migration, critique of Imperial and exploitative relations, and the re-imagining of personal and national identities in apparently freer racial and gendered contexts.

Critical Theory has unarguably transformed the discipline of English Literature, but its significance in the 21 st century has been increasingly subject to debate.  This module responds to proclamations of the ‘Death of Theory’ and the rush to declare us ‘post-Theory’ (post-gender, post-race, post-truth, etc.)  It examines the development of Critical Theory through the 20 th century, as well as foundational texts from philosophy, to confront the historical and intellectual impact of ‘theory’ on the discipline. The module will explore works by difficult thinkers (from Barthes to Žižek), as well as the philosophers who influenced them (Plato, Heidegger, etc.) in order to experience theory first-hand, learning to tackle the more difficult critical material in the discipline in order to both assess its usefulness and application for different texts, contexts and periods. The focus on Critical Theory and philosophy will also enable students to engage with several of the UN sustainable development goals, including: 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and those focused on ecological sustainability.

This is a preparatory module for two mandatory third year modules—the ‘Dissertation’ and the ‘Vocational Study’ module—and is taught in two parts.

(1) The ‘Preparation for Research’ part tackles various aspects of research, such as: discriminating between different methodologies to frame an individual project; making research creative and exciting; developing and planning an undergraduate dissertation; undertaking a preparatory literature review; writing research proposals.

(2) The ‘professional writing’ part of the module focuses on the transferable skills attained throughout the degree and prepares for life as an English Literature graduate. It looks at: project and time management; interviewing and presentation; and writing an effective C.V. The module will also give students a sense of academia as a profession and what it means to be a life-long learner (with reference to the UN Sustainability Goals).

• Eighteenth-Century Romanticism - 15 credits
• Modernism - 15 credits
• Shakespeare and Early Modern Comedy - 15 credits
• The Rise of the Novel: 1660-1770 - 15 credits
• Victorian Literatures - 15 credits
• American Literature and Film - 15 credits
• Nineteenth-Century Romanticism - 15 credits
• Gothic and Romantic Fiction - 15 credits
• Children’s Literature and Young Adult Fiction - 15 credits
• Postmodernism - 15 credits
• Shakespeare and Early Modern Tragedy - 15 credits
• Volunteering for BA English - 15 credits
• American Gothic - 15 credits

The dissertation is an extended treatment of between 8,000 and 10,000 words on a subject of the student’s choice (subject to approval). Study is primarily student-directed, with supervision supplied by tutors teaching/researching in the subject area. Students will draw on the Preparation for Research and Professional Writing module in addition to a small number of general lectures to further provide guidance through the process, but this is primarily a self-directed, independent study. A viva voce exam might be requested of students in order to clarify assessment decisions.

• Creative and Critical Extended Study - 30 credits
• The Shakespeare Phenomenon - 15 credits
• Women’s Writing in the Long Eighteenth Century - 15 credits
• Literature and Psychoanalysis - 15 credits
• The Art of Murder - 15 credits
• Teaching and Communicating English - 15 credits
• Utopian and Dystopian Fiction - 15 credits
• Literature and Social Justice - 15 credits
• Other Worlds and Fantasy Fiction - 15 credits
• Literary Adaptations - 15 credits
• The Literature of Business - 15 credits
• Global Prison Literatures - 15 credits

Entry requirements

Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:

A-Levels : BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points)

BTEC/CTEC : DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4

T Level : Merit in a T Level

In addition to the above, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS.

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:

GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. 

If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:

• IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
• We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by contacting our International Recruitment Team via our International Apply Pages .

2024 Course Tuition Fees

Additional tuition fee information

If you are a UK student starting your degree in September 2024, the first year will cost you £9,250**. Based on this fee level, the indicative fees for a three-year degree would be £27,750 for UK students.

Remember, you don’t have to pay any of this upfront if you are able to get a tuition fee loan from the UK Government to cover the full cost of your fees each year.

UK Part-Time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £77.08 and a 15 credit module is £1,156. Part-time students can take up to a maximum 90 credits per year, so the maximum fee in a given year will be the government permitted maximum fee of £6,935.

International part-time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £139.14 and a 15 credit module is £2,087.

* Please note that not all courses offer an optional sandwich year.

**The University of Winchester will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year.

Additional costs

As one of our students all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.

There might be additional costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights the optional costs for this course:

Overseas trip

Students have the option to attend a trip to a Film Festival throughout the duration of the course. Indicative cost: £375 per academic year.

It is recommended that students purchase their own hard-drive storage at the beginning of the course. Indicative cost: 2TB devices cost £80.

Disclosure and Barring Service

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check may be required if you undertake a placement, volunteering, research or other course related activity where you will have contact with children or vulnerable adults. The requirement for a DBS check will be confirmed by staff as part of the process to approve your placement, research or other activity. The indicative cost is £40.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates have gone on to become teachers, lecturers, journalists, writers, actors, publishers and producers.

The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, HESA.

Pre-approved for a Masters

If you study a Bachelor Honours degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Masters degree.

"Studying English Literature was invaluable to me as it taught me the importance of deep research, how to carefully analyse something and also how to consider multiple points of view on a single topic to make sure you are getting all sides of the argument." English Literature graduate UWin Student Blog

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Programme Leader: Chris Mounsey

Chris is a Professor of Eighteenth-Century English literature and has special interests in the histories of sexualities and disabilities. In 2014, he won the student-led award for the best taught module in the University for Literature, Sexuality and Morality. Before Chris’s vision was impaired he wrote and directed a number of plays and ran the annual conference for the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.

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Information for International Students

Our international students come from all over the world and we understand that something’s are a little different when applying and then arriving at the University. We have therefore provided a list of some of the countries we work in with specific information included on Entry Requirements, Funding Opportunities, Visas and other useful information.