Our modular study approach gives you the flexibility to complete your qualification at a pace that fits around your life. Whether you prefer a fast track or want to work at a slower rate, you can tailor your study plan to suit your needs.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
In Stage 1, you’ll encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, artworks, ideas, and stories. This broad foundation will help you develop the skills and confident, open approach you need to tackle more specialist modules at Stages 2 and 3.
Stage 2 (120 credits)
In Stage 2, you’ll be introduced to the creative process, develop your fiction, poetry and life writing skills, and learn about publishing. You’ll also choose between looking at whether literature matters by drawing on a range of literary texts and finding out how writers of fiction have put together their stories.
Stage 3 (120 credits)
At Stage 3, you’ll develop your writing ability, learning how to sustain longer, more complex works of fiction, life writing and poetry. You'll also learn how to write dramatic scripts for different media. This final stage gives you a choice between two periods in English literature to focus on.