CertHE English and Creative Writing
| Key Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full-time Duration: | 1 year |
| School: | School of English and Journalism |
| Validation Status: | Validated |
| UCAS Code: | Q322 |
Introduction
Study world literature, explore your talents, and build a solid technical foundation as a writer with this joint honours degree. Our English and Creative Writing enables students to consider literature from a variety of theoretical, historical, and cultural perspectives. These include poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as less traditional literary forms, such as non-fiction, audio drama, and graphic novels.
Modules
All Level 1 modules of the BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing programme must be successfully completed for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education. The programme has been designed to give students the opportunity, upon completion, to progress directly into Level 2 of the full degree programme.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
Assessment
The way you will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as an essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly.
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed to provide successful students with the opportunity to progress directly on to our full degree programme. The BA (Hons) Creative Writing course aims to enable students to progress in various literary and creative professions, such as publishing, journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, the civil service, and communications. Students can continue their studies at postgraduate level or take qualifications in teaching.
About the Certificate of Higher Education
As part of the University’s commitment to widening participation, our Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) programmes offer an alternative route for applicants who have accepted an offer from the University of Lincoln but have not quite achieved the requirements for direct entry onto their chosen degree programme.
Learn more about a Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Lincoln.