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Literature and Creative Writing (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our BA Literature and Creative Writing offers a unique approach to the practice of reading and writing, combining more familiar British and American perspectives and readings with other influential schools of writing, from the study of tradition and myth to the innovative practice of the Workshop of Potential Literature or Oulipo in France.You deepen your knowledge of literary tradition across a variety of genres in order to develop your practical skills of understanding, expression and invention. Pursue your love of reading and explore some of the most important novels, poems, and plays from the United States, the Caribbean and Europe while developing your own writing through a variety of planned readings and writing exercises. We’ll teach you to be your own editor critically judging your own and others’ work is invaluable in transforming your work from something good to something great.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points : 112 - 120

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University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from each of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    46th out of 93 23

    13th out of 45 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    115 54%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    36th

    32
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    37th

    12
  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    120 70%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    2nd

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    37th

    8

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