By combining the study of American Literature and Creative Writing, youll become an informed and critical reader of the American literary tradition, as well as a confident and expressive writer - whether specialising as a poet, playwright, or author of fiction.
Studying at one of the UKs most dynamic English departments will challenge you to develop your own critical faculties. Learning to write creatively and critically analyse in tandem, youll be exposed to a huge variety of literature while you develop your own writing practice.
Youll also examine a variety of a...
By combining the study of American Literature and Creative Writing, youll become an informed and critical reader of the American literary tradition, as well as a confident and expressive writer - whether specialising as a poet, playwright, or author of fiction.<br/><br/>Studying at one of the UKs most dynamic English departments will challenge you to develop your own critical faculties. Learning to write creatively and critically analyse in tandem, youll be exposed to a huge variety of literature while you develop your own writing practice.<br/><br/>Youll also examine a variety of areas in American literature, including the literature of the first encounter, nineteenth-century and African-American writing, satire, New York School poetry, drama, the urban novel and writing about music and the novella. You will have the chance to take courses in other departments, studying American history or film, to broaden your understanding of America.<br/><br/>Learn how to create, criticise and shape an artistic work: a valuable life skill with uses beyond writing poetry, plays or novels. From journalism and website creation to advertising and academic publishing – youll be able to use the skills you pick up in character, voice, ambiguity, style and cultural context. You will be taught by internationally known scholars, authors, playwrights and poets who are specialists in their fields, producing ground-breaking written work and appearing at literary festivals around the world, including practising American novelists Ben Markovits and Douglas Cowie.<br/><br/><br/>- Critique texts considering literary devices such as form, genre and periodisation.<br/><br/><br/>- A range of literature modules from poetry to novels.<br/><br/><br/>- You can specialise as a poet, playwright or author of fiction.<br/><br/><br/>- Be taught by world-renowned American authors.<br/><br/><br/>- The chance to spend a year at a university in the USA.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q324
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,A,A A,A,B Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required: A Level Grade A in an essay based Arts and Humanities subject. For a full list please see our website https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/creative-writing-requirements/ UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Including A in an essay based Arts and Humanities subject Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Pass with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. All level 3 Arts and Humanities essay based units must be passed with Distinction. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is only acceptable if you have had a considerable break from education. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 6,5,5 at Higher Level including 6 in an essay based Arts and Humanities subject with a minimum of 32 points overall Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level including H2 in English Literature or English Language & Literature GCSE/National 4/National 5We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)D*D in relevant subject plus A Level Grade A in an essay based Arts and Humanities subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD in relevant subject plus A Level Grade A in an essay based Arts and Humanities subject Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A A,A,B Including an A in any essay-based Arts and Humanities subject Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalApplicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D Plus A Level grades A, B including A in an essay based Arts and Humanities subject |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |