
English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Why study BA English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths
The degree is ideal if you are curious about literature, with the imagination to turn that curiosity into creativity.
• This flexible BA English with Creative Writing degree allows you to choose from a range of topics – comparisons of literature across different cultures and art forms (also known as comparative literature), American literature and culture, and diverse aspects of language use in linguistics modules.
• Goldsmiths has one of the most establish...
<strong>Why study BA English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths</strong><br/><strong>The degree is ideal if you are curious about literature, with the imagination to turn that curiosity into creativity.</strong><br/><br/><br/>• This flexible BA English with Creative Writing degree allows you to choose from a range of topics – comparisons of literature across different cultures and art forms (also known as comparative literature), American literature and culture, and diverse aspects of language use in linguistics modules.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Goldsmiths has one of the most established and long-running creative writing centres in UK Higher Education, and many of our graduates are now leading writers and editors in their field.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our teaching staff of celebrated writers and scholars are ready to support you and your work as a Goldsmiths student.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We’re regularly visited by literary guest speakers, and our students have recently enjoyed events with Ali Smith, George Saunders, Bernadine Evaristo, Nikesh Shukla, Michael Rosen, Eimear McBride and Howard Jacobson.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our forward-thinking approach to the fields of creative writing and literary studies is supported by our hosting and running of the Goldsmiths Prize, awarded annually to work that pushes the boundaries of the novel.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Your literary and creative studies will be supported by lectures and seminars that will give you practical advice to help you improve your essay writing and refine your research strategies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our location on the doorstep of central London means that you will have easy access to one of the most diverse, historic, and dynamic literary centres in the world.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q3W8
Institution Code
G56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,C,D
Grade C in English Literature, or Language and Literature, or Language is required.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24
Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 24 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27
With three Higher Level subjects at 555 including English Literature, or Language and Literature, or Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Including English Literature, or Language and Literature, or Language.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
Including English Literature, or Language and Literature, or Language.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
Including English Literature, or Language and Literature, or Language.
A level
C,C,C
Including English Literature, or Language and Literature, or Language. A-level General Studies is not accepted.
T Level
M
Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject.
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