English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing
Subsidiary award(s)
Award | Title |
---|---|
Ord | English Literature with Creative Writing |
DipHE | English Literature with Creative Writing |
CertHE | English Literature with Creative Writing |
Modes of study
Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
Full-time | UPG13004 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
Full-time with PTY | UPG13004 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
English
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Literature & Languages
Programme Leader
BAHS Liz (Lit & Langs)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- - This programme is designed to: help students hone and develop their creative writing skills in a variety of modes (including poetry, prose and dramatic writing for stage and screen)
- develop knowledge and understanding of the distinctive character of texts written in the principal literary genres, and of other kinds of writing and communication
- develop reading, analysis and writing of complex literary texts and discourses in relation to their historical, social, political, cultural, geographical and global contexts
- develop resourcefulness in research and writing skills, assist personal and professional development, and foster rigor, resilience and confidence, preparing students to fulfil their potential in today's world
- enhance employability by providing a greater understanding of the different professional paths available to writers, some insight into the contemporary publishing landscape, and the economic practicalities of authorship
- ensure wide reading across the Anglophone canon as well as non-Western and marginalised traditions, with the possibility of in-depth study of contemporary literatures and cultures, creative writing, and the interface between global literatures and other related media
- impart an enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the subject that informs future choices, including careers, further study and lifelong learning
- investigate and offer a deep understanding of the social, cultural, historical and geographical contexts for the production of literary texts and other forms of artistic expression, and the way they intervene in the related discourse
- promote an understanding of verbal creativity and the formal and aesthetic dimensions of literary texts
Programme learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
Students who successfully complete this programme will show: skills in reading, analysis and writing of literary texts and associated critical and theoretical discourses and the ability to apply an understanding of social, cultural, historical and geographical contexts for the production of literary texts | KC | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to comprehend the complex nature of literary language and genre, and how they are affected by social and cultural norms from a global and culturally sensitive perspective | KT | Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to use a wide range of digital and online tools for the study, research, and production of critical and creative knowledge | CPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to practice independent and critical thinking, to collaborate productively with peers, and to communicate professionally in a variety of modes¿written, verbal, and digital | CT | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to use effective bibliographical skills and to conduct research independently and rigorously, in both digital and physical spaces | PT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to demonstrate independent thought and judgement, to synthesise information, and to formulate creative and critical proposal | KT | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to demonstrate resourcefulness by managing time effectively and by developing projects to inform own and/or others learning | CPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to establish connections between theoretical and textual materials (familiar and unfamiliar), and to develop original interpretations of them | CP | Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to analyse the role of authorship and textual production within contemporary publishing | CP | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
ability to integrate critical information and use it to access and work with resources for creative and critical outcomes | PT | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Students choose two out of four optional modules (one in each semester)
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Students choose at least one module from ELI2037 and ELI2047. Students also choose at least one module from ELI2035 and ELI2049 (Creative Writing modules).
Students are allowed to take only 15 credits (1 module) from Translation modules per level, subject to them fulfilling the prerequisites.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose to do either ELI3033 or ELI3034 (45 credits).
In addition, they choose 5 optional modules, 3 in one semester and 2 in the other.
In the first semester students choose at least one module from Creative Writing modules ELI3059 and ELI3064 (subject to the caveat of 45 credits of optional modules in one semester and 30 credits in the other).
In the second semester students choose at least one module from the Creative Writing modules ELI3046, ELI3067 and MFC3034 (subject to the caveat of 45 credits of optional modules in one semester and 30 credits in the other).
Students are allowed to take only 15 credits (1 module) from Translation modules per level, subject to them fulfilling the prerequisites.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Students choose two out of four optional modules (one in each semester)
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Students choose at least one module from ELI2037 and ELI2047. Students also choose at least one module from ELI2035 and ELI2049 (Creative Writing modules).
Students are allowed to take only 15 credits (1 module) from Translation modules per level, subject to them fulfilling the prerequisites.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose to do either ELI3033 or ELI3034 (45 credits).
In addition, they choose 5 optional modules, 3 in one semester and 2 in the other.
In the first semester students choose at least one module from Creative Writing modules ELI3059 and ELI3064 (subject to the caveat of 45 credits of optional modules in one semester and 30 credits in the other).
In the second semester students choose at least one module from the Creative Writing modules ELI3046, ELI3067 and MFC3034 (subject to the caveat of 45 credits of optional modules in one semester and 30 credits in the other).
Students are allowed to take only 15 credits (1 module) from Translation modules per level, subject to them fulfilling the prerequisites.
Professional Training Year (PTY) -
Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|---|---|
ELIP013 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
ELIP014 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
ELIP015 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -
Students must choose one of the above three modules.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
Dual degree | N |
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.