Want to find your voice? Immerse yourself in the literature and culture that shaped who we are now, while honing your own craft as a writer. Learn how to write poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more. Become an effective researcher and experience the professional writing process. Read, write, think and grow – set your imagination soaring. Studying English and Creative Writing broadens your horizons while giving you the skills needed to excel in the contemporary world.
* Personalise your degree by choosing from **a wide variety of optional modules** in litera...
Want to find your voice? Immerse yourself in the literature and culture that shaped who we are now, while honing your own craft as a writer. Learn how to write poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more. Become an effective researcher and experience the professional writing process. Read, write, think and grow – set your imagination soaring. Studying English and Creative Writing broadens your horizons while giving you the skills needed to excel in the contemporary world.<br/><br/><br/>* Personalise your degree by choosing from **a wide variety of optional modules** in literary studies and creative writing, or widen your horizons by taking specialist modules in other subjects in the school.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn from **internationally recognised research-active staff** and **published and award-winning writers and journalists**.<br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from **assessment through coursework**, with no written exams.<br/><br/><br/>* Make the most of **a rich cultural life** with The Arts Institute programme and the University’s links with local cultural organisations, like The Box and Theatre Royal.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WQ83
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 112 Including a minimum of 2 A Levels, including Grade B at A level English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology) Scottish HigherIn combination with Advanced Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably English, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 28 Including Higher Level English or a related subject (e.g. Creative Writing, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology) at Grade 5. Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM In any subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including H3 or above in English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology). Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D D*D* Usually in combination with other qualifications, please contact the Institution for further information. Scottish Advanced Higher104-112 tariff points from a minimum of two Advanced Highers, including Grade B in English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology) English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Extended ProjectConsidered in combination Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination A level104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, including Grade B at A level English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology) T LevelM Any subject is considered. |
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