Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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With our creative writing and English literature degree, youll explore great literary works and be inspired to find your own creative voice.Our degree in creative writing and English literature explores literature, drama, poetry, fiction, visual art and theatre, mostly from 1800 onwards. You will examine the works themselves and the social and historical contexts in which they were written. The creative writing aspects of the course complement this, enabling you to focus on writing fiction, ...Read more

With our creative writing and English literature degree, you'll explore great literary works and be inspired to find your own creative voice.Our degree in creative writing and English literature explores literature, drama, poetry, fiction, visual art and theatre, mostly from 1800 onwards. You will examine the works themselves and the social and historical contexts in which they were written. The creative writing aspects of the course complement this, enabling you to focus on writing fiction, poetry, performance writing, playwriting, screenwriting and journalism.Popular career options for our creative writing and English literature graduates include professional writing, research, teaching, journalism, publishing and arts administration. You can continue your studies or move into areas such as teaching with one of our postgraduate degrees

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Creative Writing
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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28/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
110th
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Creative Writing graduate salary
£18,000
Literature in English
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Parris-beau
21 Feb 25

It is in an amazing location, the staff will go to great lengths to help your every need. I have had such an amazing experience at university and my journey, academically, has..Read more

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Caitlin
15 Jan 25

The English Literature course is amazing, with a variety of different topics covered. The teaching staff are extremely helpful and a student programme rep allows me to voice..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

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

English Literature
63%
English Language & Literature
24%
History
23%
Media Studies
19%
Psychology
17%
HESA
Creative Writing

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

English Literature
50%
Media Studies
28%
English Language & Literature
25%
Psychology
23%
Sociology
17%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,000 per year

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Students from International

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£17000 Per year

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Parris-beau
21 Feb 25
English Literature BA (Hons)
It is in an amazing location, the staff will go to great lengths to help your every need. I have had such an amazing experience at university and my journey, academically, has...
Read more
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Caitlin
15 Jan 25
English Literature BA (Hons)
The English Literature course is amazing, with a variety of different topics covered. The teaching staff are extremely helpful and a student programme rep allows me to voice...
Read more
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