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An Introduction to Film Studies
Explore film style, narrative, editing, camera work and film history through analysis of a variety of films across the decades to appreciate film...
In person (On Campus)
Contemporary American Fiction
Explore the vibrant and eclectic world of contemporary American fiction from the late 20th and early 21st centuries through the review of a...
In person (On Campus)
Feminist Thought in Literature (Online)
Explore the evolution of feminist thought in literature in this online course, through the works of authors including Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre)...
Online (Fixed Schedule)
Film Directors in Focus: Women Directors and their Influence on the Industry
Delve into the careers and styles of acclaimed women directors and explore their ongoing influence on the film industry.
In person (On Campus)
Great Detectives in Fiction
Investigate a diverse array of fictional detectives through five different novels: The Hounds of Baskerville, Memento Mori, Equal Danger and...
In person (On Campus)
How to Read a Novel
Get underneath the skin of a novel by understanding some of the main building blocks of modern fiction.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Improve Your Fiction Writing
Push your creative boundaries, discover new writing techniques and experiment with narrative structure and characterisation to enhance the...
In person (On Campus)
Poetry in Practice
Engage with contemporary and traditional forms of poetry through reading and writing activities.
In person (On Campus)
Reading Round
Dive into short fiction, non-fiction, and poetry as you explore various literary techniques and their impacts in real-time.
In person (On Campus)
Short Story Writing
Gain the tools required to turn fleeting ideas into memorable short stories. Explore the art of short story writing through consideration of...
In person (On Campus)
Silent Cinema
Dive into the world of silent cinema, where the motion picture, as we know it, began. Explore its innovations, storytelling and impact on the film...
In person (On Campus)
The Monthly Poet: St Andrews and Beyond...
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes, over a three-month period and in each session explore an individual...
In person (On Campus)
The Monthly Read: International Noir
The Monthly Read celebrates the pleasures of reading and discussing books. Meet for three classes and in each class explore one novel linked to...
In person (On Campus)
Writing Children’s Fiction: Step 1
An introduction to the art and craft of writing children’s fiction, covering the structure of stories and character development.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Creative Non-Fiction
Creative non-fiction combines factual storytelling with literacy techniques designed to engage readers. Develop a unique voice, craft strong...
In person (On Campus)
Writing Drama for Radio and Podcasts
Explore the captivating world of drama through an introduction to the nuances of writing for an auditory audience and gain skills required to...
In person (On Campus)
Writing for Film and Television: Step 1
Dive into the world of screenwriting with this practical course which will guide you from the initial spark of an idea to the final draft of a...
In person (On Campus)