Creative Writing and English Literature (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Liverpool Hope University

**This is a four year degree taught at our Hope Park campus. The Foundation Year aims to develop your skills so that after a year, you will be equipped with the necessary skills needed for studying the full BA Hons degree programme.****Creative Writing**\Creative Writing at Liverpool Hope is designed for young writers who want to develop their voice, experiment with new ideas and styles, and build confidence in their craft. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, life‑writing, screenwriting, scriptwriting and digital storytelling, learning how writers shape meaning, emotion and identity and contribute to society and social change.Teaching takes place in small, supportive workshops led by award-winning practising writers and research active academics whose work was rated ‘world‑leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021. You’ll analyse contemporary writing, create your own original work, and learn how to edit, refine and present your ideas with clarity and impact. Studying in Liverpool, a city known for its music, culture, festivals and creative energy, gives you a vibrant location for real‑world writing opportunities.Throughout your degree, you’ll build skills in creativity, communication, critical thinking and collaboration, preparing you for a future in the cultural and creative industries. Creative Writing at Liverpool Hope helps you grow as a storyteller, thinker and creator, ready to make your mark in a city that celebrates imagination.**English Literature**\Studying English Literature at Liverpool Hope puts you right in the heart of one of the UK’s most creative and culturally rich cities. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, drama, life‑writing, travel writing and global literature, discovering how stories shape identity, society, sustainability and wellbeing.Teaching takes place in small, friendly groups led by research‑active academics whose work was rated ‘world‑leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021. You’ll develop confidence in analysing texts, debating ideas, and understanding how literature connects with real‑world issues, from politics and culture to digital media and creative industries.Liverpool’s theatres, galleries, festivals and arts venues give you countless opportunities to experience literature in action. Throughout your degree, you’ll build creativity, critical thinking and communication skills that employers value across the modern job market. English Literature at Liverpool Hope is designed to help you grow as a reader, writer and thinker, preparing you for a future shaped by imagination and insight.

Department of English