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• This degree offers an exciting opportunity to study both English Literature and Creative Writing at undergraduate level.
• In English Literature, you’ll develop your knowledge in subjects ranging from medieval to contemporary literatures. We offer diverse optional modules so you can build a programme reflective of your literary interests.
• In   Creative Writing , our team of prize-winning and best-selling authors will help you develop your writing skills, in response to the new work of a diverse range of cutting-edge contemporary writers.
• Whether you are interested in fiction, non-fiction, prose, poetry, drama, life-writing or screen writing, Exeter offers you a thriving and supportive writing community.
• Excellent facilities on campus include our Special Collections relating to world-renowned writers, The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum which is a unique film and popular culture resource and our Digital Humanities Lab. Exeter has also recently been awarded   UNESCO City of Literature   status.
• Participate in events involving internationally acclaimed authors, actors and filmmakers.

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Top 10 in the UK for English

9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

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61 st in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2023

A thriving and supportive writing community - our team of prize-winning and best-selling authors will help you develop your creative writing skills.

Opportunities for Study Abroad and Employment Experience in the UK or abroad

Entry requirements (typical offer)

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply

Whilst my studies here at the University of Exeter have been incredible (I cannot speak highly enough of my English course), my time at Exeter has been defined by what I do away from the books.

I have taken managerial roles within societies, broadening my circle of peers and allowing me to develop my leadership skills. Not only have I been involved in voluntary positions, the University’s broad internship programme has allowed me to take paid work in the Digital Humanities Labs, assisting academics on world leading research and pioneering and fostering new relationships between the University and the rest of the world.

This internship has let me interact with texts like the first edition of William Golding’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ (with the rarely seen first chapter) and even taken me to Canada, all of which is incredible experience, and will stand me in good stead for further study. I chose the study abroad option at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, as I believe that having international experience is key to success as work between countries continues to become more globally significant and the world is becoming smaller through communication and travel,’ 

Read more from Connor

BA English with Study Abroad (Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia)

Course content

You will explore the work of some of the giants of English literature as well as discovering more unusual works from the past and engaging literary and cultural works from the contemporary moment.

At Streatham, our team’s vast expertise offers plenty of choice so you can develop an understanding of many different genres and forms of writing. As well as covering the full breadth of the English literary landscape from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, our degree programmes give you the opportunity to learn about the history of cinema, study creative writing (poetry, prose and screenplays), and you’ll also encounter global literatures and digital media.

Indeed, the range of media we cover on our modules is vast: as well as plays, novels, poetry, and short stories, we engage with film, television, video games, graphic novels and the creative industries.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules

Compulsory modules

a – You may pick one of these modules

Optional modules

60 credits of optional English modules and 60 credits of optional Creative Writing modules

Subject to choosing 120 credits for the stage overall, you must:

a select 60 credits from this list of optional Creative Writing modules. You must choose one of EAS2031 or EAS2032 (you may choose both modules).

b select 0-30 credits of optional modules from this group (subject to choosing 60 credits in total from groups 1, 2 and 3 of English options).

c You may select 0-30 credits of optional modules from this group (subject to choosing 60 credits in total from groups 1, 2 and 3 of English options).

d You may select 0-30 credits of optional modules from this group (subject to choosing 60 credits in total from groups 1, 2 and 3 of English options).

NB EAF2510 Adaptation: Text, Image Culture can be taken as either Creative Writing or English credits.

Placement year (if taken)

Typically, any  placement year  will take place in Year 3. If you are not taking a placement year please see the Final Year modules for year 3.

30 credits of compulsory dissertation modules, 90 credits of optional modules ensuring you take 60 credits of Creative Writing module and 60 credits of English modules.

e select either EAS3003 or EAS3122 or EAS3510 (you can only select one of these modules). If you select EAS3003 or EAS3510 you must take 60 credits from this list of optional Creative Writing modules. If you select EAS3122, you must take 60 credits from this list of optional English modules.

f select 30-60 credits from this list of optional Creative Writing modules (if you select EAS3003 you must take 60 credits from this list of optional Creative Writing modules; if you select EAS3122, you must take 30 credits from this list of optional Creative Writing modules).

g select 30-60 credits from this list of optional English modules (if you select EAS3122 you must take 60 credits from this list of optional English modules; if you select EAS3003, you must take 30 credits from this list of optional English modules).

Course variants

Ba english and creative writing with study abroad.

UCAS code:  Q318

Our four-year ‘with Study Abroad’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, studying with one of our many partner universities.

Why Study Abroad?

Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in today’s competitive employment environment.

Where can I Study Abroad?

We have partnership arrangements with many prestigious institutions across the globe. Exactly where you can apply to study will depend on the subjects you are studying at Exeter. For a full list please visit the  Study Abroad website .

Does it count towards my degree?

Credit for academic work during your year abroad is arranged by agreement between the University of Exeter and the host institution. These marks are then translated back into your degree at Exeter. If you are Studying Abroad for a semester or full year, your time abroad will count toward your final degree. Please refer to your   Study Abroad co-ordinator   for further details.

How does it affect my tuition fee and funding?

For the year that you spend studying abroad you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter, but nothing to your host university – for more information visit our  fees pages . If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your Study Abroad year.

BA English and Creative Writing with Employment Experience

UCAS code:  Q319

Our four-year ‘with Employment Experience’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements within the UK as part of your degree.

Why choose to include Employment Experience?

Undertaking graduate-level work during your degree unlocks a world of experience that allows you to develop essential employability and interpersonal skills that relate to your degree and future career. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

How does it affect my tuition fees and funding?

For your ‘Year In Industry’ you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our  fees pages . If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.

Find out more

Visit our website to learn more about   employment experience   opportunities. 

BA English with Employment Experience Abroad

UCAS code:  Q320

Our four-year ‘with Employment Experience Abroad’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements as part of your degree.

Why choose to include Employment Experience Abroad?

Spending up to a year living and working in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. By carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements abroad you can demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness and, depending on where you stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language.

The sector and country you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

How does it affect my tuition fee?

Is the placement paid.

You will be paid in accordance with the rules of the country you work in and there may be visa restrictions or requirements which you need to consider when applying.

Tuition fees for 2024 entry

UK students: £9,250 per year International students: £23,700 per year

* Please note that the fees for students starting in 2023 have yet to be set. The fees provided above are the fees for students starting in 2022 and are for guidance only. We will post the fees for 2023 entry shortly.

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students, such as our Global Excellence Scholarships *. Financial support is also available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.

* Terms and conditions apply. See online for details .

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Learning and teaching

How will i learn.

The nature of learning at university involves considerable self-guided study and research. You will be taught through a combination of lectures and discussion-based seminars. We also support the development of team-based learning by organising students into study groups, and we make full use of both traditional learning resources and our virtual learning environment. Lecturers and tutors are all available to provide further support in one-to-one consultations.

Most of your work will be done in group and self-directed study: reading or viewing module material, writing essays or preparing for your seminars. Active participation in seminars develops important transferable skills such as good verbal and visual communication and effective interaction with other people. You will also develop a range of professional abilities, such as time management and team working, plus valuable critical, analytical and communication skills.

We are actively engaged in introducing new methods of learning and teaching, including the increasing use of interactive computer-based approaches to learning. Through our virtual learning environment, you can access detailed information about modules, and interact through activities such as discussion forums. You will also have access to online subscription databases and websites, such as Early English Books Online (EEBO), Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), MLA FirstSearch and JSTOR.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in a variety of ways but primarily through exams and coursework. Coursework includes essays, a dissertation and presentation work. The ratio of formal exam to coursework is on average 40:60. Your first year doesn’t count towards your final degree classification, but you do have to pass it in order to progress.

Other/extra-curricular opportunities

We provide an exciting range of special lectures and seminars by visiting academics and renowned writers, actors and film directors. In addition to your academic work, the student-run English Society organises book and poetry readings, film screenings and social events, providing an opportunity to meet students who share a love of literature, culture and the arts. Students from the English department are always active on the University student newspapers, radio and TV station and in the University’s drama groups.

Optional modules outside of this course

Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.

Proficiency in a second subject

If you complete 60 credits of modules in one of the subjects below, you may have the words 'with proficiency in [e.g. Social Data Science]' added to your degree title when you graduate.

• A Foreign Language
• Social Data Science
• Entrepreneurship

Find out more about proficiency options

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Your future

Employer-valued skills this course develops

An English degree puts you in a great position to succeed in a range of careers. Oral and written communication is at the heart of our programme and you will learn to present your ideas in a variety of formats. You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions. Through a balance of independent study and teamwork you will learn to manage your time and workload effectively.

Professional experience

With practical modules on offer and opportunity to undertake professional placements, a degree in English will give you plenty of opportunity to develop your professional portfolio which will give you the skills and experience needed to be successful in your chosen career.

Career paths

Our students have progressed to a broad range of work sectors including education, arts management, publishing, journalism, marketing, finance and events management, working for companies such as:

Recent Graduates are now working as*:

• Assistant Brand Manager
• Assistant Director
• Data Analyst
• Policy Adviser
• Product Manager
• Radio Producer
• Youth Worker

Recent Graduates are now working for*:

• European Parliament
• Rolls Royce
• Oxford University Press
• Estee Lauder

Other recent graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses in:

• MA Cultural Heritage Management
• MA English Literary Studies
• PGCE English primary
• MA Magazine Journalism
• Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills

* This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 14/15, 15/16, 16/17  and 17/18 . Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.

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Studying English and Creative Writing at Exeter is an exciting and unique experience in an inspiring setting. Exeter is a  UNESCO City of Literature  and we are proud of the history of the Southwest’s literary culture that informs our research, our teaching and our creative practice. We also enjoy strong links with the wider literary community.  

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Our large and dynamic department is international in outlook. Colleagues come from around the world, making us an academic community in which different cultures and languages intermingle and thrive.  We welcome students from all backgrounds and offer tailor-made support to our international students through the university’s  INTO  study programmes. While we are a global community of academics and students, we are committed to working with local businesses, creative partners and heritage institutions such as Exeter’s  Royal Albert Memorial Museum . The University of Exeter’s  Special Collections  look after the papers of Charles Causley, Agatha Christie, Ted Hughes, William Golding, Daphne du Maurier and other authors who had strong links with the Southwest. These papers are in regular use in our teaching and inspire the research of many colleagues in the department. 

Please get in touch with me or with a designated member of our Department Leadership Team if you have questions about studying or working with colleagues at Exeter. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Professor Vike Martina Plock Head of Department and Professor of Modern Literature and Culture

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In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2021), 88% of our research outputs was recognised as internationally excellent. We were also one of the very few English departments in the UK whose research environment was graded as world-leading, which means that academics in our department produce cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research as well as internationally acclaimed publications that help to tackle the challenges of the twenty-first century. Many colleagues in English and Creative Writing work closely with the University’s Wellcome Centre: Cultures and Environments of Health and its Digital Humanities Lab or they study and write about wellbeing, climate change and the Anthropocene.     All members of our academic community are committed to fostering a lively and inclusive research culture. Our Research Centres regularly host events with guest speakers, student conferences and our colleagues are frequently involved in the organisation of literary festivals or appear at them on an international stage. In 2022 highlights included the University of Exeter hosting an edition of the UK’s Africa Writes festival.

Inspired, Research-Led Teaching 

The curriculum at Exeter covers all periods from the Middle Ages to the contemporary moment with the “literary text” conceived in the broadest possible terms. From the Book of Genesis to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein , from magazines to comics and graphic novels, our curriculum equips students with the critical vocabulary and/or the creative skills to confidently work with a range of literary forms and genres. Alongside literature and creative writing modules, the Department is home to our Liberal Arts degree programme, which emphasises interdisciplinarity while enabling students to select a specialism (or Major). Our staff also teach on several workplace-facing undergraduate modules in Applied Humanities and the Creative Industries, which are popular career destinations for many of our students. We run a dedicated M.A. in Publishing .     We create a supportive environment in our classrooms to ensure that students are empowered to explore their ideas and develop into open-minded, critical thinkers. Our colleagues are active researchers. Everyone brings their particular expertise into lectures and seminars, and we believe that the breadth of their scholarship and methodological approaches help students in negotiating their own paths as independent researchers.       Teaching can take many forms from one-to-one consultations in office hours to small student-led study groups, seminars, lectures, writing workshops and field trips. Pastoral support is offered through our personal tutor system and through the University’s Student Wellbeing Services. Students take an active role in the life of the department through our Student-Staff Liaison Committee and our work with the university’s English Society. 

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Exeter University Creative Writing Society

We are a community of writers that have made an inclusive, encouraging space to develop, share and publish work. We welcome writers of all experience and skill level, whether you've been writing for years or fancy taking up a new hobby, CWSoc aims to support you in your writing and provide a comfortable, motivating atmosphere for you to flourish.

Our weekly workshops alternate between poetry and prose, each one themed and tailored to the interests and feedback of our members to provide a relaxed, lead workshop where you're free to express yourself in a group of like-minded individuals (we also provide snacks sometimes).

Membership includes free weekly workshops, drop-in sessions with the editors of our journal, ENIGMA, and discounted tickets to all events held by the society, such as showcases at Exeter Phoenix!

For any extra info check out our Instagram or Facebook, and don't hesitate to get in touch! We also have Pinterest, a curated selection of images and words to inspire you, and a Discord server for members of the society to communicate, share work, receive feedback, etc.!

Aims and Objectives:

• Support society members as emerging writers and creators in their projects and portfolios, promoting confidence and providing practical skills in the craft of writing
• Run weekly workshops for prose and poetry as well as drop-in sessions.
• Host at least one event each term where people can exhibit and/or perform their work and also enjoy an evening of creativity
• Host inclusive, engaging socials for members to enjoy one another's company outside of our weekly workshop's.
• Develop and envision our journal, ENIGMA, in order to catalogue work from writers and help with the editing process

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Forensic Science

Module description.

Teaching in term 1 allows non-scientists to gain knowledge of the basic scientific principles associated with forensic investigation.

Chemistry:- Emphasis on analytical techniques, the identification of materials and the determination of their composition. The underlying physical principles and the individual limitations of the techniques, as well as the chemical interactions taking place.

Biology:- Molecular biology and biochemistry (with particular emphasis on nucleic acids, proteins, enzymes and

biochemical processes, molecular genetics and principles of inheritance), anatomy, organ systems.

Physics:- Elementary optics (including principles of microscopy), classical mechanics (as relevant to projectiles, ballistics and explosions), physical properties of matter, radiation and its effects.

Provides application of scientific understanding of the detection of crime through a series of expert witness lectures supported by lectures on the scientific principles. We have an extensive programme of expert witness lectures from professionals working in the field nationally. In collaboration with the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, we have lectures from crime scene investigators, a forensic pathologist, a criminal barrister, a terminal wound ballistics expert, forensic psycho-profiling, DNA fingerprint experts and we also hold a firearms workshop to provide hands-on experience. The module is an excellent test of logical reasoning with foundations in scientific methods.

BIO2068 is an optional module for students within the University with no scientific training.

Course content warning:

The content of BIO2066/BIO2068 Forensic Science contains images, depictions and descriptions of murder, sexual assault, self-harm, violence and death that some students may find offensive and/or traumatizing.

Material of a graphic nature will be presented in pre-recorded material to be watched at home and also during in-person sessions.

This content is integral to the module and should be considered when making module choices.

Accessibility statement

Some sessions are not recorded, but notes will be uploaded after the session.

Module aims - intentions of the module

The module will provide a basic introduction to the chemical, biological and physical principles associated with forensic investigation.

The module aims to develop your ability to conduct analysis of theoretical crime scene situations and report your evaluation clearly and effectively using critical analysis of outside literature.

The module will develop your ability to think critically, analyse information, challenge and problem solve in the context of crime scene investigation. Through presentations from visiting speakers representing a wide range of professions including Crime Scene Managers, Barristers at Law, pathologists, Forensic laboratory Scientists, we aim to expose you to different ways of working, thinking, approaching problems and applying logical scientific analysis to crime scene situations.

Many of these employability skills are applicable to future careers in a variety of professions.

You will be introduced to the scientific principles of investigating evidence using examples such as:

• Fibres, glass, gunshot residue, explosives, paint, drugs, DNA, blood, hair, soil

You will be given a theoretical introduction in how the following analytical techniques are used in forensic investigation:

• Presumptive tests
• Elemental analysis
• Molecular spectroscopy
• Mass spectrometry
• Microscopic techniques

Through presentations from visiting speakers you will understand the process of recognition, enhancement, preservation, recovery, scientific analysis, interpretation, evaluation and presentation of evidence in criminal investigation.

We will also teach you how to apply your knowledge to construct a sequence of events and a crime scene map from presented evidence. You will be guided how to marshal a body of facts and construct a logical, scientifically justified, critical analysis of scientific evidence.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Ilo: module-specific skills.

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Linking ideas from different sources to build and appraise arguments regarding recognition, processing, recording, preservation, recovery, analysis and interpretation of evidence at and from crime scenes
• 2. Drawing evidence-based and independent conclusions in analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence.
• 3. Construct logical arguments and effectively communicate theories in different formats, including written and graphical form.
• 4. Interpret written instruction to create time and spatial reconstructions of complex events with attention to scientific detail.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

• 5. Solving real life problems through application of scientific principles.
• 6. Working fluently and securely across a range of digital tools, platforms and applications to manage, interpret and share information
• 7. Providing constructive, task-appropriate peer feedback
• 8. Actively engaging in groupwork

ILO: Personal and key skills

• 9. Adopting professional attributes appropriate to the working environment
• 10. Creative thinking
• 11. Employing different communication styles and media types

Syllabus plan

Teaching will be provided in a blended format. Scientific principles will be introduced in pre-recorded lectures, then these principles will be applied to forensic scenarios in in-person synchronous sessions. In-person lectures by guest speakers will provide first-hand experience of professionals working within the fields of forensic investigation.

Three workshops will provide the opportunity to work through an example case study and use peer assessment to gain awareness of the marking criteria and style of writing for case studies.

One workshop will provide experience of ballistics and firearms through collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods, formative assessment, summative assessment (% of credit), details of summative assessment, details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral), re-assessment notes.

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons that are approved by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. If deferred, the format and timing of the re-assessment for each of the summative assessments is detailed in the table above ('Details of re-assessment'). The mark given for a deferred assessment will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral - if you have failed the module (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) and the module cannot be condoned, you will be required to complete a re-assessment for each of the failed components on the module. The format and timing of the re-assessment for each of the summative assessments is detailed in the table above ('Details of re-assessment'). If you pass the module following re-assessment, your module mark will be capped at 40%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

• Criminalistics Richard Saferstein, 7th Edition (or later) Prentice-Hall, USA (2001), ISBN 0-13-013827-4
• Forensic Science , Andrew R. Jackson and Julie M. Jackson, 3 rd Edition 9or later) Pearson Higher,(2016), ISBN 1292088230

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