English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

Ready to unlock your creative potential? Join us to sharpen your writing skills and explore a diverse range of genres. Start your journey to becoming a professional writer.

On our English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) course, you’ll develop the skills and techniques to write in various genres. This includes science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, horror, crime, and children's fiction. You'll create new works and produce short stories, poetry and play scripts, exploring diverse literary forms and styles.

You can choose to study either English literature or English language with creative writing. With English literature you will cover topics ranging from the Renaissance to Romantic and Gothic works. You will also explore science fiction and contemporary literature. With English language you will develop skills in discourse and textual analysis. You will also study theoretical and applied approaches to linguistics.

Why choose us?

  • Gain valuable insights from guest speakers and experts. Learn how to succeed in the writing profession and related careers.

  • Our Live Literature Room is equipped with a dedicated stage and library. Here you can showcase your work and take part in events with industry professionals.

  • We provide student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, so that you receive focused support.

    What you'll do

  • You will learn through a mix of taught lectures and group workshops, sharing ideas and engaging in lively literary and cultural debates.

  • As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to study abroad, either for a semester or an entire year. We have exchange agreements with universities across various countries.

  • Our strong industry connections will allow you to gain practical experience and begin building a network of contacts through placement opportunities, which often lead to employment after graduation.

    Future Careers

    Many of our English and creative writing graduates have gone on to have roles in the worlds of publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media.

    Studying English and creative writing will give you the skills and abilities that employers are looking for in:

  • Play and script writing

  • Public relations

  • Journalism

  • Media

  • Content and copywriting

  • Publishing

  • Social media management

  • Marketing

  • Business management

  • Teaching

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    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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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language

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    University of Central Lancashire

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