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

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SEP-25

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

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**Overview**Studying a joint honours degree in Creative Writing and English Literature provides the opportunity to combine your development as a writer with academic study of literary texts. You’ll explore complementary yet contrasting approaches to thinking about writing and the dynamic, multi-faceted contexts of its production.The course provides a supportive and collaborative environment for you to analyse the approaches and techniques used by various authors and apply them to your own ...Read more


Overview

Studying a joint honours degree in Creative Writing and English Literature provides the opportunity to combine your development as a writer with academic study of literary texts. You’ll explore complementary yet contrasting approaches to thinking about writing and the dynamic, multi-faceted contexts of its production.The course provides a supportive and collaborative environment for you to analyse the approaches and techniques used by various authors and apply them to your own writing. Students graduate with critical thinking skills and a portfolio of work that demonstrates communication skills that are in demand across multiple jobs and industries.


Key features

- The chance for students to publish their work from the very first week and throughout their undergraduate programme.- Opportunities to play an active role in local and regional literature festivals, related events and a work project module.- Study diverse literatures emanating from the sixteenth through to present day – and encompassing both ‘canonical’ and ‘marginal’ texts - Study diverse literatures emanating from the sixteenth through to present day – and encompassing both ‘canonical’ and ‘marginal’ texts.- Experience in writing for a range of digital, print, audio, visual and performance platforms.


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%
Employment rate
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
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Amanda
16 Jan 24

The best aspect is the course, the lecturers are extremely supportive and encouraging. The worst aspect in my case is having a dirty kitchen in the..Read more

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Lucie
09 Jan 24

The St Johns campus is great, lots of places to get food and drink and to chill between lectures. However, my classes are at the Jenny Lind building and whilst I do prefer the..Read more

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104 Grades / Points required

Which must include A-level English at grade C or above.

Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

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%
English Language
21%
History
21%
HESA

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Amanda
16 Jan 24
English Literature and History BA (Hons)
The best aspect is the course, the lecturers are extremely supportive and encouraging. The worst aspect in my case is having a dirty kitchen in the...
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Lucie
09 Jan 24
English Language and English Literature BA (Hons)
The St Johns campus is great, lots of places to get food and drink and to chill between lectures. However, my classes are at the Jenny Lind building and whilst I do prefer the...
Read more
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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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