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English Literature and Creative Writing
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Join the Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing Summer School
At Oxford Summer Courses, our Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school is designed for students aged 13–15 who want to explore the power of language, storytelling, and literary analysis. This Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school introduces key ideas in literature while helping students develop their own writing style, creativity, and confidence.
Students learn in small groups through discussion-based sessions led by expert tutors with academic backgrounds from leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. By analysing texts, exploring different genres, and experimenting with their own writing, students gain insight into how literature is studied and created. If you’re ready to study English Literature and Creative Writing in Oxford, you can apply now to secure your place.
About English Literature and Creative Writing
English Literature explores how writers use language to express ideas, emotions, and perspectives, while Creative Writing focuses on developing original work across different forms and genres.
Students interested in this subject often also explore history summer courses, philosophy summer school, and media studies summer school. At our Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school, students explore how reading and writing work together to deepen understanding and creativity.
Reading and Preparation
There is no fixed reading list for our Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school. Instead, tutors provide tailored preparation materials approximately three weeks before the course begins, based on their academic expertise and the interests of the group.
These may include short texts, extracts, or writing prompts. This flexible approach ensures students arrive prepared while allowing the course to reflect a wide range of literary styles and creative approaches.
How You’ll Learn
Our Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school is built around small-group learning, where students actively engage in discussion, close reading, and writing exercises. Rather than following a fixed curriculum, tutors shape sessions based on their academic specialism and the interests of their students.
This means each course is slightly different. Some groups may focus more on analysing texts, while others spend more time developing original writing. This flexibility ensures a creative and engaging learning experience.
Learn from Expert Tutors
Our tutors are academics and writers with backgrounds in English literature and creative writing. They bring their own interests and experience into the classroom, often encouraging students to experiment with ideas, styles, and techniques.
Many tutors enjoy teaching on our programmes because it allows them to support students in developing both analytical and creative skills. You can learn more about their backgrounds on our tutor profiles page.
What You’ll Study
Topics explored on our Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school vary depending on the tutor and the group, but are designed to introduce key literary concepts and creative techniques. Students may explore areas such as poetry, prose, storytelling, character development, and narrative voice.
Sessions often combine analysis and writing, helping students understand how literature works while developing their own creative voice.
Universities That Offer English Literature
English Literature is offered at leading universities across the UK, often with opportunities to combine it with creative writing or other humanities subjects. Universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, and UCL offer well-established programmes with different areas of focus.
Because our Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school does not follow a fixed curriculum, students can explore different aspects of the subject before choosing a specific academic pathway. This helps them better understand their interests and future options.
Careers, Skills, and Is This the Right Subject for You?
Studying English Literature and Creative Writing can lead to careers in publishing, journalism, media, marketing, education, and many other fields. Students develop transferable skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to analyse and express ideas clearly.
This subject is particularly suited to students who enjoy reading, writing, and exploring ideas through language. Exploring these skills through an Oxford English Literature and Creative Writing summer school allows students to test their interest early — you can apply now to get started.
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FAQs about Our Summer Courses
No, Oxford Summer Courses is a private education company. While we host our programmes at prestigious venues such as Oxford and Cambridge colleges, Harrow School, and international locations, we are not affiliated with or endorsed by any university or institution.
Our teaching style is tailored by age group. Students aged 9–12 benefit from interactive, hands-on learning. For ages 13–15, we offer seminars and small group discussions. For students aged 16–24, we use a tutorial-style approach, where participants engage deeply with subjects alongside expert tutors.
Accommodation varies by location and age group. Students may stay in university college residences, prestigious boarding schools, or high-quality residential venues. All options are fully supervised and include meals, comfortable rooms, and access to common areas and facilities.
We recommend applying early to secure your place. Our courses tend to fill up quickly — particularly in popular locations and subjects — and early applicants are more likely to secure their preferred dates and accommodation.
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