BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Craft a future for yourself in literary analysis and storytelling with our BA English Literature and Creative Writing. Explore and unpack a wide range of critical perspectives as you hone your creative skillset and learn to communicate your ideas.

Department: Subject: Film and Creative Writing - Undergraduate | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Creative Writing Foundation A, Creative Writing Foundation B, Literary Industries: Readers and Markets, Literary Industries: Authors and Prizes, Literary Worlds: From Revolution to Postmodernity, Literary Worlds: From Riddles to Novels, Approaches to Children's Literature A.

Career pathways

By studying an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include critical thinking skills, the ability to think creatively and generate new ideas and teamworking skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB - see below for full requirements. IB: 6,6,5 - 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM. Number of A levels required: 3. We prefer applications from students with at least one A level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/003bd5ea-99ff-e7a1-0ee1-5cc68d4a1703

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