English

University of Strathclyde
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

- Undertake a truly innovative programme of English study that merges classics with the exploration of new, experimental fields of literature

  • Read everything from Renaissance drama to modernist poetry while developing your knowledge of literary history and theory

  • Study texts from a broad range of literary periods through the prisms of identity, race, gender and ideology

  • Work with world-leading researchers, prize-winning novelists and poets and experts on literature, language, writing and theory

  • Learn how to express yourself and construct arguments verbally and in writing while developing skills transferable to a number of industries and fields

  • Cultivate employable skills in written and verbal communication, analysis of complex cultural ideas and creative thinking.

  • Graduates have found work in areas such as teaching, publishing, the Civil Service and the media. Recent employers include Apple, the BBC, and Education Scotland.

    Ranked 1st in Scotland for English (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024)

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
    Scottish Higher AAAA

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000