BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

The degree is ideal if you are curious about literature, with the imagination to turn that curiosity into creativity. This flexible BA English with Creative Writing degree allows you to choose from a range of topics – comparisons of literature across different cultures and art forms (also known as comparative literature), American literature and culture, and diverse aspects of language use in linguistics modules. You'll have the space to develop your own creative writing practice, while our Work Placement module also offers valuable workplace experience in professional environments relevant to your area of study.

Faculty: School of Music, English and Theatre | Department: Literary and Creative Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Explorations in Literature, Genre, Foundation Workshop in Creative Writing, Critical Writing, Contemporary Creative Industries, Creative Writing Workshop, Writing in Revolutions and Society, Special Topics in English.

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Entry requirements

We accept the following qualifications: A-level: CCC. BTEC: DMM. International Baccalaureate: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555. UAL Extended Diploma: Merit overall. Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 24 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules. Scottish qualifications: CCCCD (Higher) or DDD (Advanced Higher). European Baccalaureate: 65%. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3. Grade C in A-level English Literature/A-level English Language and Literature/A-level English Language is required if you have studied A-levels. Alternatively, an equivalent English subject will be accepted eg Grade 5 in IB Higher Level English. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0. UCAS code Q3W8.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/apply/

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