English Language and Creative Writing : BA Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
From the sonnet to the novel and from theatre to video-games, you will hone your craft with extensive professional support from our many celebrated novelists, poets and playwrights. At the same time, you will discover how the language you are writing in works, by exploring the kaleidoscope of English variation – its regional dialects, storytellers and ways of looking at the world – with our global leaders. You will graduate not only as a skilled writer but also as someone who understands English at a deep level as well as what they themselves are doing with the language.
Key highlights
- Writing across forms from sonnets and novels to theatre and video games
- Extensive professional support from celebrated novelists, poets and playwrights
- Explores English variation, including regional dialects and storytelling traditions
- Taught by global leaders in the study of the English language
- Graduates combine skilled writing with deep understanding of how English works
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: AB — plus BTEC at D 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Author
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Content writer
- Publishing assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300
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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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