English with Creative Writing with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Our BA in English with Creative Writing will give you a sound knowledge base in literature, along with the all-important tools you need to become a writer. Youll gain a deeper understanding of literary history and theory, exploring subjects from medieval literature and Shakespeare to modernism, postcolonialism and contemporary writing. Youll have the opportunity to grow and flourish as a writer in a safe and supportive environment, whether in prose, poetry or creative non-fiction. Our English ...Read more

Our BA in English with Creative Writing will give you a sound knowledge base in literature, along with the all-important tools you need to become a writer. You'll gain a deeper understanding of literary history and theory, exploring subjects from medieval literature and Shakespeare to modernism, postcolonialism and contemporary writing. You'll have the opportunity to grow and flourish as a writer in a safe and supportive environment, whether in prose, poetry or creative non-fiction. Our English graduates go on to work in all sorts of sectors, including teaching, publishing, media and communications, and arts and heritage. Some of our most well-known alumni include authors Sarah Waters, JG Ballard and Conn Iggulden, and TV comedy writer James Lamont.

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21/279
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SR
Student Reviewer
06 Mar 25

Best: The social aspects of studying at t a London campus; meeting new friends and companies throughout the years; plenty of studies spaces and access to resources around..Read more

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Hadi
07 Feb 24

The best part about Queen Mary is the diversity of students and how inclusive the environment is. However, recently it has felt like the uni doesn’t care as much about Muslim..Read more

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D15M15 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£25,000 per year

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£25,000 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
06 Mar 25
English with Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
Best: The social aspects of studying at t a London campus; meeting new friends and companies throughout the years; plenty of studies spaces and access to resources around...
Read more
H
Hadi
07 Feb 24
English with Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
The best part about Queen Mary is the diversity of students and how inclusive the environment is. However, recently it has felt like the uni doesn’t care as much about Muslim...
Read more
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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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