University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) History and Creative Writing

University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Course Overview

The Creative Writing and History program offers a multifaceted learning experience. In Creative Writing, the focus extends beyond storytelling to engaging readers, capturing attention, and mastering communication skills applicable to various career paths such as communication, education, and business. History, on the other hand, involves understanding the modern world, reflecting on past events, and developing skills in interpreting, analyzing, and critically evaluating historical accounts. In the first year, students explore diverse historical eras and take a specialized module to transition to university-level historical study. For Creative Writing, there's a hands-on module called 'Becoming a Writer,' covering various genres, screenwriting, and fiction world-building. The second year introduces optional modules, providing the flexibility to tailor the curriculum to individual interests. Creative Writing students can delve into poetry, playwriting, or literature, while History students may opt for modules such as making a historical documentary, studying the British Empire, or exploring crime in 16th to 18th century England. The program offers a work placement or study abroad option between the second and final year, enhancing practical experience and boosting CVs. The third year focuses on refining skills through workshops, seminars, and lectures. Students can undertake independent research in History and work on a Creative Writing project, choosing between poetry or prose. This final project serves as a culmination of three years of study, showcasing the depth of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program. The combination of Creative Writing and History provides a rich and versatile academic experience, preparing students for a range of professions and creative pursuits.

Course Type
UG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
3 Years
Total Fee
£46500
Intake
September 2024
Language Proficiency

HSE/SSE: 60%
English for HSE/SSE: 70% or IELTS: 6.0

Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • PASSPORT
  • LOR 1
  • LOR 2
  • MOI
  • CV
  • SOP
University
University of Hertfordshire
University Details

The University of Hertfordshire, founded in 1952, is one of the top public institutions in the United Kingdom. The institution has 32,000 students studying for 550 degrees over two campuses. Over 11,500 foreign students from more than 140 countries study at the university's UK campus. The campuses of the University of Hertfordshire are among the 20 safest in England.

Syllabus

Level 4:

  1. Becoming a Writer (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  2. Genre Fiction: Building Worlds (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  3. Writing for the Screen (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  4. Journeys and Quests: Adventures in Literature (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  5. Historians' Toolkit (15 Credits) - Compulsory

Level 5:

  1. Graduate Skills (0 Credits) - Compulsory
  2. Poetry, Prose and Publishing (15 Credits) - Compulsory
  3. Propaganda in 20th century War and Politics A (15 Credits) - Optional
  4. Writing for the Stage (15 Credits) - Optional
  5. Language and Imagination: The Art of the Poem (15 Credits) - Optional
  6. Writing for the Screen (15 Credits) - Optional
  7. Literature at Work (15 Credits) - Optional
  8. Hearth & Heart: Family Life in the Long Eighteenth-Century (15 Credits) - Optional
  9. Propaganda in Twentieth-Century War and Politics (15 Credits) - Optional
  10. Nation & Identity: Newly Independent States in Interwar Europe, 1918-1939 (15 Credits) - Optional
  11. Making a Historical Documentary (15 Credits) - Optional
  12. Making Histories: Public History Work Experience (15 Credits) - Optional
  13. Postcards from the Empire: Experiences of British Imperialism (15 Credits) - Optional
  14. Maladies and Medicine in Early Modern Europe (15 Credits) - Optional
  15. Crime and Society in England, 1550-1750 (15 Credits) - Optional
  16. The Age of the Cold War, 1945-1991 (15 Credits) - Optional
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