Detective and Crime Fiction

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This course aims to be an enjoyable exploration of detective and crime fiction. Each year, we pick a different theme and gather together experts from across the University to explore a range of novels and short stories with you. 

Detective & Crime Fiction: Spring 2025

Details Description
When Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 8 pm
Dates

29 January – 26 March (no class 19 February)

Where

University Arts Complex, Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1TB

Course tutors

Sian Harris, Jess Farr-Cox, Pam Lock, Joan Passey, Jo Parsons, Jim Hilton and Deborah Lam  

Description

This course aims to be an enjoyable exploration of detective and crime fiction. Each year, we pick a different theme and gather together experts from across the University to explore a range of novels and short stories with you. It takes place over 8 weeks, in the evening, in the Spring (between Christmas and Easter). Information on this course will appear below shortly. If you'd like to be on our mailing list so you get information on this as soon as it is out, sign up by e-mailing english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk

Reading List

TBC

Course fee

£180

Previous qualifications/experience No qualifications needed. Open to the public.

Bookings for this course will open soon

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What our students say...

Great course, lots of books I wouldn’t otherwise have read. Good facilitation with stimulating discussion facilitated by knowledgeable tutors and a lovely supportive group who I will miss.

Detective & Crime Fiction student, Spring 2023

Contacts

Please address any enquiries about the courses to:

Department of English Part-time Courses
School of Humanities
3-5 Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1TB

Email: english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: 0117 455 8271

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