Students undertaking English and Creative Writing explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense and work with some of the leading writers working in the UK and Ireland. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and 'global' literatures, students study English in its historical, cultural, and material contexts.

The language modules explore the history, structure, and function of English; its day-to-day usage, including in the media; and the major influences that have shaped its development. The creative writing modules allow students on this programme to specialise in prose fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting.

If your interest in literature extends to an ambition to write creatively, this degree programme will support that ambition through classes, workshops, and seminars dedicated to the development of your creative talent. In the final year, you will work on – and complete to high standard – a substantial writing project. To help you reach this standard, you will be advised and directed by one of the supervisors on the Creative Writing or English team.

Built around a core of significant authors writing in English from Elizabethan times to the end of the Twentieth Century, from Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney, we provide the opportunity for you to follow your own interests through a wide range of optional modules. Two thirds of the course is made up these: you can, for example, take strands on creative and professional writing, women's writing and gender studies, and American literature; or select from modules on contemporary writing, modern drama, love poetry, film adaptation, or Beat culture, to name just a few.

In your final year, you will be guided by a member of the teaching team and write a dissertation on a topic of your own choice. 

For those interested in a career in teaching, the modules on Education will give you a taste of theory and practice employed in primary and secondary schools as well as colleges. You can also take courses on creative and professional writing to develop your skills as a communicator and raise your game for the jobs market. 

Study English, Drama and Film if you are interested in the relationships between literature, drama, film, and media cultures. Refine your critical engagement with a wide variety of texts and cultures, in different genres and media, and across different national and historical locations.

Consider the role of cultural representation across a diverse range of genres, forms and time periods in shaping community and societal structures and beliefs. Explore how the study of English, Drama and Film intersects with questions of gender, race, and identity. Become a critical and creative thinker.

Applicants must have completed BIM’s Basic Safety Training Course.

The training consists of three elements:

-Personal Survival Techniques (STCW-95 Certificate)
-Elementary First Aid (STCW-95 Certificate)
-Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness (SKL-FRSA)

Cost: €100

Learn Entrepreneurship by doing Entrepreneurship on a new Business Studies degree which allows you to control what you study and how you learn. Design and develop your own business ideas and business plans from day one. Meet and work with real business start-ups throughout your degree. Graduates will not only acquire and develop the creative thinking mindset necessary to succeed in new business ventures, but also the management skills and knowledge required to allow employment in established businesses and entrepreneurial support organisations. 

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Enterprise Management programme prepares learners to be the emerging leaders of the future developing key skills including an ability to think and work creatively and innovatively, manage effectively and build relationships with customers and peers to meet and solve future business challenges.

This programme supports and develops your entrepreneurial learning and provides you with a comprehensive business foundation. You will learn how to develop and deliver ideas using the latest business models and frameworks for use within a business setting or if you wanted to explore your own business idea. 

This degree enables you to develop valuable skill sets and perspectives such as creative problem solving, diagnostic skills, communication, project management functional and strategic business capabilities to effectively contribute to business success.

The Entrepreneurship (Start Your Own Business) program at the Kilbarrack Campus Enterprise Hub is a specialized one-year course designed to transform creative ideas into viable commercial ventures. Operating within a collaborative shared office environment, the program provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential facilities and professional mentoring needed to refine their business models and marketing strategies. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of business development, digital marketing, and strategic planning, making it an ideal fit for individuals across diverse sectors such as media, design, craft, tourism, and IT.