English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

**Why Study English Literature and Creative Writing at Kent?**<br/><br/>• **Play to your strengths:** We do not have exams, and our coursework often goes beyond the standard essay or dissertation. This way you are assessed by your best work.<br/><br/>• **Study literature your way:** Our course covers a variety of genres. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about.<br/><br/>• **Project-based programmes:** Creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Shape your degree according to your interests; you might make a documentary film, script a video game, assemble a journal, compose a collection of poetry, write a novella or plan and pitch an exhibition.<br/><br/>• **Explore Canterbury:** Our city is steeped in literary traditions from Chaucer to Marlowe and Dickens. In the heart of Kent, you can travel to London in under an hour by train, and beautiful beaches and historic woodlands are within easy reach from campus.<br/><br/>• **Learn from literary experts:** Our staff are industry professionals and encourage you to engage with new and inspiring work. Youll discover how literature tackles challenges such as immigration, climate change, racial inequality, and women’s rights using the power of the written word.

It's time to unlock your potential, at the University of Kent. Discover outstanding teaching, stunning campus spaces and a warm community at this top 50 UK university (Times Higher Education (THE) rankings based on REF 2021). <br/><br/>At Kent you’ll be part of the exciting Kent university landscape. This includes on-campus nightclubs, bars, restaurants, high-end sports facilities and even a student cinema! You can enjoy your lunch on Kent's green campus, visit historical sights nearby in Canterbury or Rochester, or head to the beach. You’ll also be a short bus journey from scenic beaches, and a train ride from Central London!<br/><br/>Kent offers a range choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You’ll be supported with discounts on transport, meals and other cost-of-living initiatives. All first-year students also get free gym and sports memberships!<br/><br/>Interested? Why not come and see Kent for yourself, on a Clearing campus tour. <br/><br/>Apply to Kent this Clearing and start building your future.