BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing at University of East Anglia

Do you love to write as much as you love to read? Develop your unique writing voice in a vibrant creative environment, inspired by literature from around the world. You’ll nurture your creativity alongside your love of literature.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your study in writing craft and literary traditions will provide the backbone to your English Literature with Creative Writing degree. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Creative Writing: Beginnings, English Literature: Beginnings, Reading Now, Epic Storytelling and Ancient Myth, Creative Writing: Experiments in Genre, The Rise of the Machines: Writing and Reading in the Age of AI.

Career pathways

With a degree in English Literature with Creative Writing you could launch a career as a: Publishing editor: Shape the literary landscape by commissioning or editing new books, or by working with writers as a literary agent Journalist: Capture engaging news stories, or write reviews and feature pieces about the latest books, films, TV, music or art Freelance writer: Work as a novelist, essayist or poet, or build a versatile creative portfolio, writing for businesses and other professional organisations Copywriter: Write content that captures your audience’s attention and imagination for advertising, marketing, and communications Script- and screenwriter: Develop scripts and adaptations for stage and screen, working with production companies and directors to bring your creative vision to life

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