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English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

University of Lancashire

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University of Lancashire
UCAS CODE: Q510

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Preston Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary


Course Overview

Ready to unlock your creative potential? Join us to sharpen your writing skills and explore a diverse range of genres. Start your journey to becoming a professional writer.On our English and Creative Writing course, you’ll develop the skills and techniques to write in various genres. This includes science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, horror, crime, and children's fiction. You'll create new works and produce short stories, poetry and play scripts, exploring diverse literary forms and styles.You can choose to study either English literature or English language with creative writing. With English literature you will cover topics ranging from the Renaissance to Romantic and Gothic works. You will also explore science fiction and contemporary literature. With English language you will develop skills in discourse and textual analysis. You will also study theoretical and applied approaches to linguistics.


Why choose us?

- Gain valuable insights from guest speakers and experts. Learn how to succeed in the writing profession and related careers.- Our Live Literature Room is equipped with a dedicated stage and library. Here you can showcase your work and take part in events with industry professionals.- We provide student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, so that you receive focused support.


What you'll do

- You will learn through a mix of taught lectures and group workshops, sharing ideas and engaging in lively literary and cultural debates.- As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to study abroad, either for a semester or an entire year. We have exchange agreements with universities across various countries.- Our strong industry connections will allow you to gain practical experience and begin building a network of contacts through placement opportunities, which often lead to employment after graduation.


Future Careers

Many of our English and creative writing graduates have gone on to have roles in the worlds of publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media.Studying English and creative writing will give you the skills and abilities that employers are looking for in: - Play and script writing- Public relations- Journalism- Media- Content and copywriting- Publishing- Social media management - Marketing- Business management- Teaching

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire

  • University League Table

    90th

  • Campus address

    Preston Campus, Preston, Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    75th out of 89 9

    29th out of 47 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    110 53%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    58th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    32nd

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    111 60%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    21st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.57 89%

    1st

    19

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