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English & Creative Writing

(with Foundation Year)
BA (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
Q511
Delivery
In-person

Want to be a a professional writer but don't have the right grades? Study our English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) to develop your writing skills and unlock your creative potential.

Why study with us

  • This foundation year is an excellent stepping stone toward a full degree if you don’t yet have the required qualifications.
  • Develop key academic, digital and communication skills. These are essential for both higher education and a range of professional fields.
  • We offer student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, to ensure that you receive focused support.
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What you'll do

  • You'll learn through a blend of lectures and group workshops, engaging in dynamic literary and cultural discussions and the close reading of texts.
  • Practice and drafting activities give you a chance to get feedback in advance. This will help you improve before you submit the final graded work.
  • Develop academic and critical thinking skills, including writing, referencing, and analysis. You'll do this through study practices and exploration of current world issues.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing facilities

Future careers in English and creative writing

Many of our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing graduates have gone on to careers in publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media. You'll be prepared for roles across creative industries, communications, and beyond.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (D or E)
  • IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
First year£5,760 for the first year
Full-time£9,535 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

Academic staff

Dr Helen Day
Senior Lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing
Dr Philip Braithwaite
Lecturer in Creative Writing
Dr Naomi Krüger
Lecturer in Literature and Creative Writing
Dr Robert Duggan
Senior Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Literature
RP
Dr Robin Purves
Senior Lecturer in English Literature
Dr Yvonne Reddick
Reader in English Literature and Creative Writing
RH
Dr Raphael Hoermann
Senior Research Fellow
Dr Pauline Harries
Senior Lecturer
Dr Dominik Vajn
Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics
Dr Isabela Fairclough
Senior Lecturer
Dr Daniel Bürkle
Lecturer in Psycholinguistics
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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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