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Writing and English Literature [with Placement year] - BA (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

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Anglia Ruskin University

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Develop as a creative and professional writer while exploring the writing that has shaped, and been shaped by, different societies by studying our BA (Hons) Writing and English Literature degree in Cambridge. Join a course that scored 92% for Academic Support in the National Student Survey 2023. Explore professional writing techniques and learn to write compelling narratives whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, news, features, or something else.You’ll improve your writing skills with invaluable feedback from professional writers, and workshops with your fellow students. You’ll find out how English literature is shaped by its historical and cultural context, and how, in turn, it influences individual readers and the whole of society.You’ll also learn about many other subjects, including history, politics, religion, psychology and history of art, which will enrich your writing. Your deeper understanding of literary texts will improve your abilities as a writer. You can tailor your Writing and English Literature degree to your ideal career with our wide range of optional modules, including work-based modules in Years 2 and 3. We’ll support you to find work placements relevant to your chosen career, and you’ll have opportunities to take part in live briefs with our partner organisations. Some of our students recently worked with Slow Theatre Company, producing a series plays for their Women in Red Wiki project to increase awareness of the under-representation of women on Wikipedia.Our course options also allow you to take a placement year as part of your course.

Tuition fees

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£ 4,800per year

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UCAS Points : 96

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Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    Cambridge Campus, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom

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Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle – all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships are available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    78th out of 93 24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    105 49%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    59th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    17th

    40

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