Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University
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Be inspired. Grasp deeper meanings. Push your creative boundaries. Experiment with poetry, fiction and writing for the stage, screen and radio on our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature.Immerse yourself in classic and contemporary works of all kinds at Edge Hill. Through them, you’ll explore key theories and analytical approaches to literature. Use these ideas to develop your understanding of a writer’s impact on society as you uncover what drives and inspires them.Live the ...Read more

Be inspired. Grasp deeper meanings. Push your creative boundaries. Experiment with poetry, fiction and writing for the stage, screen and radio on our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature.Immerse yourself in classic and contemporary works of all kinds at Edge Hill. Through them, you’ll explore key theories and analytical approaches to literature. Use these ideas to develop your understanding of a writer’s impact on society as you uncover what drives and inspires them.Live the writer’s life. You’ll discover how to read as a writer and develop your own writing philosophy and poetics. Studying this degree at Edge Hill will educate and inspire. We want to empower you to reach for the skies in your own creative writing.Your future careerOur graduates now work in a range of areas from publishing, education, and the media to marketing and business. This includes roles such as: Communications Assistant, Senior Production Editor, Content CreatorMarketing Strategist, Whole School Literacy CoordinatorCareers and employability are integrated throughout the degree with modules focussed on developing employability skills. Industry contacts and practical experience are important, so we offer networks in areas like game design, publishing, festival and event organisation and museum curation.Sandwich year option available,Studying abroad option available

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47/279
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17th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
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Jess
05 Feb 25

I love it here the campus is why I applied, I love how everything is so close together and accessible. I love the privileges we get as students too, free bus and library..Read more

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Freya
04 Feb 25

Better wifi!! More opportunities to meet new people..Read more

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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J
Jess
05 Feb 25
Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)
I love it here the campus is why I applied, I love how everything is so close together and accessible. I love the privileges we get as students too, free bus and library...
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Freya
04 Feb 25
Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)
Better wifi!! More opportunities to meet new people...
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys, creating access to knowledge...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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