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University degree

English with Creative Writing

Queen Mary University of London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Immerse yourself in our BA English with Creative Writing degree, focusing on literary history, theory, and the craft of writing. Gain skills in storytelling, critical analysis, and creative expression, preparing for careers in publishing, media, and the arts. Apply today for a rewarding future as a writer!

Looking for a degree that will inspire your intellectual curiosity and spark your creativity? Our BA in English with Creative Writing will give you a sound knowledge base in literature, along with the all-important tools you need to become a writer. You'll gain a deeper understanding of literary history and theory, exploring subjects from medieval literature and Shakespeare to modernism, postcolonialism and contemporary writing.

The creative writing element of this programme is designed to help you find your voice, develop your practical skills and techniques, and give you an insight into the process of writing.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts45%
144-159 pts30%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
access5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,500
3 years on
£32,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support85%
Well organised91%
Learning resources80%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Queen Mary University of London's own site.
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