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

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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