The University of East Anglia has a long tradition of providing courses in the writing of fiction, poetry and drama and has close and active links with the world of contemporary writing. Our belief is that good readers make good writers, and so the BA offers a thorough introduction to Creative Writing alongside the study of English Literature. This programme combines the rigorous and inventive study of English literature with the chance to develop your creative writing skills in classes taught by practising and published authors. There are classes in writing poetry, prose and drama, and in each case the aim is to complement the critical study of literature with insights gained from the practice of writing itself. Literature modules form about two thirds of the programme, creative writing about a third. If you are to be considered for this programme, you must be able to produce samples of your creative writing on request. Please note: creative writing modules are also available as options to students registered on other degree programmes. The degree course is studied in an interdisciplinary atmosphere. Alongside specialists in English Literature, you will also work with teachers and students who are involved with Creative Writing, Drama, Philosophy, Modern Languages, American Studies, Film Studies, History and History of Art. The options system also allows you to explore one or other of these subjects yourself: in each of the three years, besides your options within the English syllabus, you can choose one module from another discipline, according to your own interests and aptitude.

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