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Creative Writing and English - BA (Hons)

University of Hull

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    The University of Hull

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Want to study in a place that’s been called the UK’s "most poetic city"? You’ve found it. Hull has inspired literary luminaries such as Philip Larkin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Winifred Holtby, Tom Paulin, Stevie Smith, and many more. Experience stimulating conversations with published experts, lively meetings with like-minded English Society members, and breathtaking, writers-block-banishing views from our seven-storey library. You'll hone your writing skills on real-world projects, studying medieval to contemporary global literature in our vibrant, buzzing faculty.On this course, you’ll develop creative thinking skills and the ability to express them effectively, leading to a broad range of career opportunities.


Why study at Hull?

- 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction¹: We’ve been teaching English for nearly 100 years. You’ll learn from published poets, fiction writers, scriptwriters and scholars.- 1 million books on your shelf: Access an incredible trove of materials in our seven-storey library, home to over one million books and extensive digital resources.- Publish your work on and off the page: Join our student-led English Society, perform your work at HUWrites, and publish with our in-house magazines, Document 1 and Hull Scribbler.


Where could this take me?

Poets Douglas Dunn and Roger McGough are just some of the University of Hull’s notable alumni. But a literary career is not the only route available to Creative Writing and English graduates.Creative thinking is a highly rated skill in today’s job market. Our graduates have gone on to work for public and private sector organisations like East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Sainsbury, Marks and Spencer, the Ministry of Justice, and more. ¹ (Creative Writing) The Complete University Guide 2025.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 18,100per year

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UCAS Points : 120

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University information

University of Hull

University of Hull

University of Hull

  • University League Table

    64th

  • Campus address

    University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

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As one of England’s oldest universities, Hull has a proudly progressive 100-year history. It’s forever exploring new ways to benefit humanity’s shared future.
Hull is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). So you’ll study at a university ranked ‘outstanding’ for teaching quality and student success.
Life is richer when it costs less, and Hull is one of the UK’s most affordable cities for students to live. Cheaper than Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    29th out of 89 24

    22nd out of 47 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    115 55%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    37th

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    18th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    115 62%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    21st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.57 89%

    1st

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