Course Overview

We aim to give you an understanding of issues and approaches to the representations of peoples, other species, habitats, places, cultures and environments in various kinds of writing. You’ll graduate with the ability to apply what you’ve learned to your own professional practice.

You’ll study:

• A mix of thematic topics represented by a variety of writers

• A balance between historical and contemporary writing

• Issues raised by eco-tourism, conservation and environmentalism

• Issues related to the experience and representation of people, wildlife and places in specific locations in the UK and elsewhere

• The genres and context of contemporary and historical nature and travel writing

• The history of our connections with the environment and the natural world.

General Eligibility

• Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience; or successful completion of equivalent courses; or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results with an overall score of 6.0, minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.