English Language With Creative Writing

Highlights

Study English Language with Creative Writing in a creative community guided by published writers, poets, linguists, academics and researchers. Facilities include a professional grade sound/recording studio, eye tracking and event-related potential (ERP) labs, corpus-linguistics resource. We have expertise in applied and theoretical language and cognition, poetry, the novel, short stories, filmmaking, e-publishing, computer games, script and screenwriting and print and broadcast journalism.

As well as the Bangor University library, our students benefit from a dedicated language library with a huge collection of 900 Linguistics and English Language books, maintained by Bangor Linguistics Society. Visiting guest writers help inspire creativity which in the past have included hosts readings and discussion from award-winning novelists and poets. Catrin Kean, poet Bhanu Kapil, and short fiction author Wendy Erskine are just some of the writers to pay us a visit at Bangor University.

Course overview

Studying English Language with Creative Writing gives you a deeper understanding of how the English language works - enhancing your writing skills and your ability to express yourself fully and clearly. You will learn about the characteristics that build a language, including its grammar, vocabulary, syntax, phonetics and semantic structure. This provides a solid understanding of language construction, namely the rules and patterns that govern its use.

It incorporates how languages function, evolve and shape human communication and society. Studying and practising writing across a range of genres, forms, and media experience, spanning the traditional through to the experimental, helps you find new ways to engage with diverse audiences. You’ll discover new ways of thinking about texts, from critical exploration to creative involvement, while learning about the publishing industry and the ways in which texts are produced, marketed and distributed.

You will have opportunities to draw inspiration and learn lessons from past and current practitioners - published writers, poets, academics, researchers and linguists. Our teaching team are part of a vibrant community of writers and in the past influential writers have joined us in conversation, from the internationally acclaimed through to the rising stars of tomorrow - this includes former students now working as professional writers. Some of our own staff and students are among the respected academics featured in our guest speaker programme.

Recent topics have ranged from the case for Romeyka as another Greek language to perspectives of speech and speaker dynamics of Scottish English over a century. The focus of this degree in English Language with Creative Writing is very much on practical experience. On campus, you will find lots of opportunities to extend your creativity outside of the classroom.

This includes student-run reading, study and discussion groups. Read more Course options

Placement year

What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.

Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.

How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.

Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year…