English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

**Let your imagination take flight and develop your own creative voice. You’ll produce short stories, autobiographical writing, poetry and script.**<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/>• Examine literatures past and present, and from around the world<br/>• Be taught by award-winning writers<br/>• Have the chance to work on an extended creative writing project as you collaborate with your peers to produce an anthology and plan a related launch event<br/>• Explore a range of literary and writing contexts to develop the ability to respond creatively to the world around you<br/>• Join a vibrant creative community of students and lecturers with connections to literary festivals and events in the region<br/>• Get the chance to work with our range of industry professionals in the city and beyond <br/><br/>**Find out more...**<br/><br/>We’ll nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking. You’ll benefit from:<br/><br/><br/>- Inspired teaching and intellectual debate<br/><br/><br/>- Interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights<br/><br/><br/>- A rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers<br/><br/><br/>**Study in a cultural centre**<br/><br/>Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios. We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including Leeds Lit Fest, poetry performance events and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.<br/><br/>**Our links with industry**<br/><br/>Our location has enabled us to develop relationships with employers and cultural industries in the city and across the region. Former students have completed placements in the editorial team at Hallmark Studios, with the Yorkshire Food Guide and with Peepal Tree Press, an internationally renowned publisher based in the city.<br/><br/>**Building your future potential**<br/><br/>As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/><br/><br/>- 98% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing*<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your creative practice<br/><br/><br/>- Applied Humanities practical module option<br/><br/><br/>- Work with award-winning practising writers and active researchers<br/><br/><br/>- Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals<br/><br/><br/>- Strong and meaningful partnerships with industry and community organisations<br/><br/><br/> National Student Survey 2024*<br/>

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.