English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore your creativity in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas shape your learning and guide you towards your career goals. This course offers a modern approach to a timeless subject. With us, you'll be part of a community of writers and literary scholars, potentially shaping the future of literature and entertainment.

Faculty: English  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Philosophy, Poetry and Songwriting, Stories on Film: Creative and Critical Approaches, Warped Worlds: Questioning Reality, People and Landscapes: Creating Projects. Year two: Writing for the Media Landscape, Creating Worlds in Speculative Fiction, Picture Books for Children, Screenwriting and Film Production. Final year: World as Stage: Reading and Writing Drama, Composing Short Story, Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga, Gaming and Interactive Narratives.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, your academic study will be combined with skills development in a range of areas highly valued by many types of employers. Learn about and refine your critical thinking and analysis in both written and spoken formats, improving your reading and listening ability to communicate and present ideas at exceptional levels.

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