Creative Writing and English Language

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

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Overview

Studying Creative Writing and English Language in combination provides you with exciting opportunities to write for a range of different creative platforms, learn from guest speakers, and publish your work. Through academic study, you’ll investigate the various factors that determine how English is written and spoken, gaining knowledge to support development of your own creative practice.

The joint honours course utilises theoretical and practical approaches to deliver a well-rounded programme of education. Students graduate with an understanding of language and a writing portfolio that demonstrates preparedness to work in publishing and creative communication industries.

Key features

  • Opportunities for students to publish their work from the very first week and throughout their undergraduate programme.

  • Experience writing for a range of digital, print, audio, visual and performance platforms.

  • Exciting programme of guest speakers and a student writing magazine: The Fuse.

  • Develops evaluation and reflection of linguistic and stylistic choices.

  • Hands-on approach to the study of the social impact of language using real data

  • Integrated Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), enhancing your professional portfolio

    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

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 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
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    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
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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