BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Discover the power of words on our Literature with Creative Writing BA Honours degree. Our engaging programme will teach you to write, read, and think both critically and creatively. Our English Literature with Creative Writing BA brings together criticism and creativity, with opportunities to study and write poetry, prose, film, and plays.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of English Literature Language and Linguistics | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll be introduced to a variety of literary texts, including works of poetry, prose, drama and film. You'll build a foundation in the critical and theoretical skills you need for your studies in stages 2 and 3. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Creative Writing, Transformations, Drama, Theatre and Performance, Doing Criticism, Beginnings, Revolutions, Introduction to Creative Writing 2, Creative Practice, Modules, Poetry Workshop, Theatre Script Workshop, Prose Workshop, Screenwriting Workshop, Renaissance Bodies.

Career pathways

Students studying this degree develop a range of valuable skills, which they can transfer to many different sectors. Your literary training can be used in journalism, librarianship, and teaching and our graduates have gone into a variety of career areas including marketing, law, politics. Graduate roles and employers include: Peter Straughan (screenwriter of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy); Andy Bird (former chairman of Walt Disney International); Neil Astley (writer and founder of Bloodaxe publishing house); Pippa Crerar (Political Editor, The Guardian); Ruth Sunderland (Business Editor, The Daily Mail).

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB, either including English Literature or English Language and Literature, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as A-levels in other arts and humanities subjects). IB: 34 points, either including English Literature or English Language at Higher Level, grade 5, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as study in other arts and humanities subjects). If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level either including English Literature or English Language at Higher Level, grade 5, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as study in other arts and humanities subjects). and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade either including English, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as A-levels in other arts and humanities subjects). Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including 6.0 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/qw38/#how-to-apply

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