Creative Writing and English Language BA (Hons)
University of Worcester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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

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3 Years

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**Overview**Studying Creative Writing and English Language in combination provides you with exciting opportunities to write for a range of different creative platforms, learn from guest speakers, and publish your work. Through academic study, you’ll investigate the various factors that determine how English is written and spoken, gaining knowledge to support development of your own creative practice.The joint honours course utilises theoretical and practical approaches to deliver a well-rounded ...Read more


Overview

Studying Creative Writing and English Language in combination provides you with exciting opportunities to write for a range of different creative platforms, learn from guest speakers, and publish your work. Through academic study, you’ll investigate the various factors that determine how English is written and spoken, gaining knowledge to support development of your own creative practice.The joint honours course utilises theoretical and practical approaches to deliver a well-rounded programme of education. Students graduate with an understanding of language and a writing portfolio that demonstrates preparedness to work in publishing and creative communication industries.


Key features

- Opportunities for students to publish their work from the very first week and throughout their undergraduate programme.- Experience writing for a range of digital, print, audio, visual and performance platforms.- Exciting programme of guest speakers and a student writing magazine: The Fuse.- Develops evaluation and reflection of linguistic and stylistic choices.- Hands-on approach to the study of the social impact of language using real data- Integrated Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), enhancing your professional portfolio


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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Creative Writing
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
Creative Writing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Creative Writing graduate salary
£17,000
English Language
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Language graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Language graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Brynn
21 Jan 25

I love the Uni of Worcester it’s a great place to study for the most part. It has its issues like any University but I have immensely enjoyed my time here and my course...Read more

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Rena
20 Jan 25

In the past I've had the feeling that some lecturers (not everyone!) are playing favourites. As I am an international student, I have worked twice as hard than others but..Read more

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104 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

English Language

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
61%
History
26%
English Language & Literature
24%
Psychology
22%
English Language
20%
HESA
Creative Writing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
44%
English Language & Literature
26%
Drama
22%
History
21%
English Language
21%
HESA

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Brynn
21 Jan 25
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20 Jan 25
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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CUG ranking
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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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