Literature, creative writing and film

During this course, we shall spend time getting to know a range of Shakespeare's plays in detail, supplementing this knowledge with information about their historical background, their theatrical history, and current critical debates.

Many readers enjoy Austen's novels, but what makes them so special and enduring? Learn to analyse Austen's characteristic style and techniques and thus gain an enhanced appreciation of her art.

Many readers enjoy Austen's novels, but what makes them so special and enduring? Learn to analyse Austen's characteristic style and techniques and thus gain an enhanced appreciation of her art.

This course is for anyone who would like to learn to read beneath the surface, pay attention to language and form, and become a critical reader.

This course is for anyone who would like to learn to read beneath the surface, pay attention to language and form, and become a critical reader.

This course is for anyone who would like to learn to read beneath the surface, pay attention to language and form, and become a critical reader.

Some of the great writers of the Victorian period were women. Find out how they portrayed women's issues and lives in such compelling fiction.

Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience.

Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience.

Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience.

Enter the world of fantasy writing and learn to craft compelling imagined worlds. This hands-on course explores world-building, character, and story craft, guiding beginners and experienced writers alike from inspiration to finished narrative.

Explore the evolution of Gothic literature from the nineteenth century to today. This course traces how writers and artists transformed the Gothic to reflect cultural fears, from haunted castles to modern horrors in film, art, and fiction.