Creative Writing and English

University of Hull
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,500

About this course

Want to study in a place that’s been called the UK’s “most poetic city”? You’ve found it. Hull has inspired literary luminaries such as Philip Larkin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Winifred Holtby, Tom Paulin, Stevie Smith, and many more.

Experience stimulating conversations with published experts, lively meetings with like-minded English Society members, and breathtaking, writers-block-banishing views from our seven-storey library. You'll hone your writing skills on real-world projects, studying medieval to contemporary global literature in our vibrant, buzzing faculty.

On this course, you’ll develop creative thinking skills and the ability to express them effectively, leading to a broad range of career opportunities.

Why study at Hull?

  • 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction¹: We’ve been teaching English for nearly 100 years. You’ll learn from published poets, fiction writers, scriptwriters and scholars.

  • 1 million books on your shelf: Access an incredible trove of materials in our seven-storey library, home to over one million books and extensive digital resources.

  • Publish your work on and off the page: Join our student-led English Society, perform your work at HUWrites, and publish with our in-house magazines, Document 1 and Hull Scribbler.

    Where could this take me?

    Poets Douglas Dunn and Roger McGough are just some of the University of Hull’s notable alumni. But a literary career is not the only route available to Creative Writing and English graduates.

    Creative thinking is a highly rated skill in today’s job market. Our graduates have gone on to work for public and private sector organisations like East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Sainsbury, Marks and Spencer, the Ministry of Justice, and more.

    ¹ (Creative Writing) The Complete University Guide 2025.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Hull
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,500

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    University of Hull

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