BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

At the University of Lincoln, BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing combines the study of powerful literature with practical writing experience across fiction, poetry, script, creative non-fiction, and emerging forms of storytelling.

Faculty: English and Creative Writing | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course balances literary study with practical creative development. You’ll explore literature from different historical periods and cultural perspectives while developing your own writing style, voice, and techniques. Core modules include Introduction to Writing Formats, Texts in Time: Medieval to Romantic, Texts in Time: Victorian to Contemporary, Writing Narrative, Writing Poetry, Writing Portfolio.

Career pathways

Graduates develop adaptable skills that are valued in both creative and professional industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall GCSEs: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/undergraduatestudy/howtoapply/

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