English and Creative Writing

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

- Study English language and literature while developing your voice as a writer.

  • Work with experienced, award-winning published novelists, poets and screenwriters to hone your creative practice in a range of literary genres.

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

  • Join a dynamic, creative community of emerging writers and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate and share your work.

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

  • Get practical experience via a work placement.

  • We offer a wide range of options, many of them unique in the UK, reflecting our staff interests and expertise.

  • Emphasis on developing a range of applicable skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation.

  • Graduates have gone on to success in a wide range of careers including in publishing, the civil service, management, marketing, journalism, creative writing, administration and teaching.

    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
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    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

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    University of Strathclyde

    Glasgow

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