BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University is designed to develop your writing skills while studying a diverse range of literature texts. With professional guidance and peer support from practising writers, publishers and agents, you will develop a range of high-level transferrable skills sought after by employers. Towards the end of your course, you will specialise in a chosen genre and get a feel for the life of a professional writer by writing independently but with guidance from tutors and the support of peers to help you review and refine your work.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Observation and Discovery, Character and Story, Language and Craft, Literary and Cultural Theory, Critical Keywords for English, Liverpool Legacies.

Career pathways

This BA (Hons) programme in English Literature and Creative Writing has a natural vocational slant and our graduates gain excellent analytical, communication and creative skills, ensuring them positions in a wide variety of careers, including advertising, marketing, museums, arts administration and publishing.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:; Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths; NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading; Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English; Higher Diploma in Maths/English; Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English; Northern Ireland Essential. A levels: BCC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points. International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Additional information: 104 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Must include a relevant subject at Higher Level. Welsh awards: Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Alternative qualifications considered: Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.; International applications will be considered in line with UK...

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,230 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/276834f0-865c-154b-23c9-128a5b4a2e85?academicYearId=2027

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