English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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**Why study BA English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths****The degree is ideal if you are curious about literature, with the imagination to turn that curiosity into creativity.**- This flexible BA English with Creative Writing degree allows you to choose from a range of topics – comparisons of literature across different cultures and art forms (also known as comparative literature), American literature and culture, and diverse aspects of language use in linguistics modules.- Goldsmiths has ...Read more


Why study BA English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths


The degree is ideal if you are curious about literature, with the imagination to turn that curiosity into creativity.

- This flexible BA English with Creative Writing degree allows you to choose from a range of topics – comparisons of literature across different cultures and art forms (also known as comparative literature), American literature and culture, and diverse aspects of language use in linguistics modules.- Goldsmiths has one of the most established and long-running creative writing centres in UK Higher Education, and many of our graduates are now leading writers and editors in their field.- Our teaching staff of celebrated writers and scholars are ready to support you and your work as a Goldsmiths student.- We’re regularly visited by literary guest speakers, and our students have recently enjoyed events with Ali Smith, George Saunders, Bernadine Evaristo, Nikesh Shukla, Michael Rosen, Eimear McBride and Howard Jacobson.- Our forward-thinking approach to the fields of creative writing and literary studies is supported by our hosting and running of the Goldsmiths Prize, awarded annually to work that pushes the boundaries of the novel.- Your literary and creative studies will be supported by lectures and seminars that will give you practical advice to help you improve your essay writing and refine your research strategies.- Our location on the doorstep of central London means that you will have easy access to one of the most diverse, historic, and dynamic literary centres in the world.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
78th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
English Studies (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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95%
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English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
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Jake
22 Feb 23

The student union is brilliantly run and an absolute joy to be in..Read more

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Carmen
22 Feb 23

Love the vibe of the uni, diversity and the teaching...aometimes it could be better organised in terms of timetable, and also the access to the rehearsal rooms could be more than..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
78%
History
35%
English Language
16%
Psychology
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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£19,640 per year

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22 Feb 23
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Love the vibe of the uni, diversity and the teaching...aometimes it could be better organised in terms of timetable, and also the access to the rehearsal rooms could be more than...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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