BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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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 BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree.On this undergraduate English and creative writing course, youll master the craft of writing across a range of exciting genres. This includes science fiction and fantasy to horror, crime, and childrens literature. Through hands-on practice, youll produce original work using ...Read more

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 BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree.

On this undergraduate English and creative writing course, you'll master the craft of writing across a range of exciting genres. This includes science fiction and fantasy to horror, crime, and children's literature. Through hands-on practice, you'll produce original work using creative writing techniques. Create your own short stories, poetry, and scripts, while experimenting with diverse forms and voices.

You'll study either English literature or English language alongside creative writing on this degree. If you choose English literature, youll delve into classic and contemporary works. You will study periods like the Renaissance, Romanticism, Gothic, and modern literature.

With English language, you'll explore the unique stylistic choices that define an authors voice. You will uncover hidden layers of meaning in literature, newspapers, and adverts. Discover how to harness sound and structure to amplify your writing's impact.

Future Careers:

Many of our BA (Hons) 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. You'll graduate with a diverse skill set, opening doors to roles across creative industries, communications, and beyond.

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

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WUSCA ranking:
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51/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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87th
What students say
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Finnley
04 Dec 24

The staff are all really friendly and welcoming and take the time to nurture your professional development, and are always more than happy to help whenever they..Read more

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30 Jan 24

The University needs to provide more wellbeing support, as much as they say they do...Read more

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104 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

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D*D - D*D* Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£17,325 per year

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£17,325 per year

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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