
English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
This programme builds on our international reputation in creative writing, media and the creative industries.
Your first year is shared with BA English. Throughout your degree you will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to popular music, comic books to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
By the end of your studies, you will be able to communicate in different professional and critical forms, using the written and spoken word.
You will also develop a set of specialised and applied skills in contemporary forms of creative writing, from shor...
This programme builds on our international reputation in creative writing, media and the creative industries.<br/><br/>Your first year is shared with BA English. Throughout your degree you will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to popular music, comic books to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.<br/><br/>By the end of your studies, you will be able to communicate in different professional and critical forms, using the written and spoken word.<br/><br/>You will also develop a set of specialised and applied skills in contemporary forms of creative writing, from short stories and literary journalism to screenplays and game dialogue. You’ll graduate with a compelling portfolio of sample writings.<br/><br/>Immerse yourself in world literature and study in Central London, which has inspired so many iconic stories.<br/>Learn how to write in a range of genres and voices, including screenplays, poetry, short stories, narrative non-fiction and gaming narrative.<br/>Develop applied creative skills in communication, persuasion, individuality, writing for different audiences, and awareness of different creative industry markets.<br/>Learn from a team of expert lecturers who are passionate about creativity and the written word.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Clerkenwell (City)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q3W8
Institution Code
C60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
104 tariff points (typically BCC) including English Literature, English Language or English Language & Literature
Scottish Higher
Please refer to institution
Access to HE Diploma
D:12,M:33
Pass 60 credits, 45 Level 3 including at least 12 at distinction and the remaining 33 at merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
with a minimum of 5 from two Higher Level subject (English Language or Literature preferred). Notwithstanding the above a minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of grade 4(C) in GCSE English and Mathematics.
Extended Project
We welcome applications that include the EPQ. Where relevant, this may be included in our offer, resulting in an 'A' Level offer reduced by one grade.
A level
B,C,C
BCC, with English Literature, English Language or English Language & Literature preferred
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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