English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you love books and dream of writing your own, our English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons) course is for you. During the course, you’ll read, and discuss some of the greatest works ever written, while discovering your own voice and developing your talent as a writer. You'll also gain applied skills as well as academic knowledge.
In the National Student Survey 2025, Creative Writing is ranked top in the UK for teaching on my course. Studying Creative Writing alongside English Literature gives you the chance to explore literature from a writer’s perspective and to develop your own skills – through understanding and enjoyment of some of the world’s best literature. This combination of study will help you grow into a reflective, independent thinker and effective communicator.
On this course, you’ll learn to navigate digital resources, as well as how to pitch your ideas using the latest media, acquiring the kind of practical, transferable skills needed in the working world. These include critical thinking, researching, creative problem-solving, and communicating and arguing persuasively.
Key highlights
- Creative Writing ranked top in UK for teaching, NSS 2025
- Explore great literature from a writer's perspective
- Develop your own voice and talent as a writer
- Learn to pitch ideas using the latest media
- Build skills in navigating digital resources and research
- Optional placement year available
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Author
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Content writer
- Publishing assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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