English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Coventry UniversityAll locations Coventry University London Coventry University CU Coventry CU London CU Scarborough Coventry University Wrocław Student Central Coventry University Online National Institute of Teaching and Education Coventry University Apprenticeships, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course offers a modern approach to a timeless subject. With us, you’ll be part of a community of writers and literary scholars, potentially shaping the future of literature and entertainment. Contemporary curriculum: explore new and emerging writing forms such as video games, graphic novels, manga and social media writing.
Innovative approach: experiment with exciting forms, bringing your interests and ideas into your creative work. Explore escape room writing, point-and-click branching narratives, vlog-style documentaries and technology-led storytelling. Creative freedom: our course give
Key highlights
- Study emerging forms including video games, graphic novels, manga and social media writing
- Write escape rooms, point-and-click branching narratives and vlog-style documentaries
- Experiment with technology-led storytelling in your creative work
- Join a community of writers and literary scholars
- Four-year sandwich option available alongside the three-year route
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- A-level: BBC — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
- BTEC: DMM — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — IB Diploma 29 points Other qualifications and experience Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story.
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Author
- Content writer
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Narrative designer
- Journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 per year
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 Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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