Course Summary

Do you have a passion for language? Do you enjoy expressing yourself in words? If you’re looking to take your talent further, then we’ll give you the chance to see what you could achieve. Why English Language with Creative Writing? * State-of-the-art facilities including a forensic linguistics lab, a research and resource centre and conference labs. * Opportunity to take a five-week placement as part of the ‘Language in the Workplace’ module – a chance to see how the language skills you’ve learnt on the course can be applied to communication in a working environment. * Get involved in the writing, editing and production of the popular department linguistics magazine, Babel (https://babelzine.co.uk/). * Opportunities to establish yourself as a professional writer through our Grist Creative Writing Project (http://mhm.hud.ac.uk/grist/). * Our team of academic staff are ranked in the top 5 in the UK for the quality of their research publications (REF 2014). * 95% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates). * Every year students also have the chance to get involved in events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival. * We’ll get you out of the classroom on some interesting fieldtrips. On the course you’ll be taught by tutors who are actively involved in writing and getting their work published. They’re passionate about their subject, and will focus on giving you the opportunity to explore your own talents. You’ll be encouraged to develop your writing across a whole range of creative media, including theatre, film, television and radio as well as fiction and poetry. Additional Costs - Placements: The nature and suitability of your work placement is decided in consultation with your tutors. You are responsible for making your own arrangements for any travel or incurred costs in relation to the placement module, or in relation to the optional placement year if you chose to undertake one as part of your degree.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics Approaches to Language Study Introduction to Stylistics Writing and Thinking Creatively The ABC of Creative Writing Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Introduction to Intercultural Communication Sociolinguistics History of English Year 2 Core modules: Language in the Workplace Writing Beyond the Page Option modules: Choose three from a list which may include: Communication across Cultures Conversation Analysis Stylistics Corpus Linguistics Pragmatics Field Linguistics Phonetics and Phonology Syntax Plus, choose one from a list which may include: Writing Short Stories The Art of Poetry Year 3 - optional placement year Final year Core modules: Dissertation in English Language and Linguistics Creative Writing Project Option modules: Choose two from a list which may include: Relations Across Cultures Translation in Practice Audiovisual Translation Language of Humour Multilingualism Language and Power Child Language Acquisition Face and Politeness Forensic Phonetics and Forensic Linguistics Plus, choose one from a list which may include: Experiments in Narrative Liberating Poetic Chaos

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment includes essays, textual analyses, formal examinations and group presentation. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: Q3WV

Institution code: H60

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

or above.

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.


We welcome students of all ages. Applicants returning to education will be required to show equivalent attainment. ​Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/entryrequirements/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 15000.0 Year 1
International 15000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available. If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/ Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Provider information

Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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