English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Northumbria University
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Do you want to explore the treasures of literature while also training yourself as a writer? This flexible course will enable you to do both at the same time. Learning within a strongly creative community, you’ll be set for an intellectually stimulating experience that also develops valuable transferable skills.In Literature modules you will cover topics from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction, fostering your appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of literary texts. You will produce ...Read more

Do you want to explore the treasures of literature while also training yourself as a writer? This flexible course will enable you to do both at the same time. Learning within a strongly creative community, you’ll be set for an intellectually stimulating experience that also develops valuable transferable skills.In Literature modules you will cover topics from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction, fostering your appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of literary texts. You will produce independent interpretations of texts and concepts, and share your insights with others confidently.In Creative Writing modules you will hone your craft as a writer with an emphasis on voice, structure and critical reflection. Workshops will allow you to reflect on your practice as you develop your own creative projects.The course combines academic rigour with a concern for employability skills such as communication and analysis.

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8/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
English Studies (Non-Specific)
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
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89%
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English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
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Aidan
14 Dec 23

The campus is accessible and there are lots of places to do independent study. Support available is really helpful...Read more

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Alice
12 Dec 23

campus is really close to town which is great, the library is large and i don’t know if i’ve ever gone in and not been able to find a free space/computer to use. the union is good..Read more

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English Studies (Non-Specific)

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

English Literature
62%
History
43%
English Language
42%
Psychology
21%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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£18,250 per year

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Accommodation fees - Glenamara House - Room type(Single bed), Cost per week (106.96)

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Aidan
14 Dec 23
English Literature and History BA (Hons)
The campus is accessible and there are lots of places to do independent study. Support available is really helpful....
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Alice
12 Dec 23
MA English Literature
campus is really close to town which is great, the library is large and i don’t know if i’ve ever gone in and not been able to find a free space/computer to use. the union is good...
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Northumbria University
Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Northumbria University offers students the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of courses, creating a graduate community that...

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Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.4 miles away
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