English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £18500 | £19000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £25000 | £14500 - £22500 | £17000 - £27000 |
All Literature in English courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22685 | £21315 | £24428 |
25-75 percentile range | £19753 - £26218 | £15632 - £25704 | £18785 - £30714 |
All Literature in English courses in the UK
Course Description
In choosing Aberystwyth University's innovative English and Creative Writing degree you will have the opportunity to develop both your creative and critical writing skills. This course is taught by distinguished, practising writers. You will find this English and Creative Writing degree both challenging and rewarding.
You will be encouraged to develop your creative and critical writing skills. You will expand your range and capabilities as a writer to enable you to work confidently in a variety of forms and genres. We offer you opportunities to engage with a wide variety of approaches to literature and cultural history, combining critical thinking with scholarship. You will have the opportunity to explore literary theory - philosophical and conceptual ideas that inform, challenge and problematize the ways we read. In your final year you will have the opportunity to take part in a writing retreat at a country house in mid Wales - an amazing opportunity to spend time with fellow students and staff, developing your final year projects and dissertations, in a splendid rural setting.
We have one of the biggest libraries in the world, the National Library of Wales, on our doorstep. This copyright institution receives a copy of every book published in the UK.
The department is home to New Welsh Review, Wales’ foremost literary magazine - this could be an exciting opportunity for you to get involved. As a student in the department of English Literature and Creative Writing, you will have the opportunity to undertake a study abroad placement in one of many partnered Universities across Europe and the rest of the World or complete a year in industry (YES) and develop the skills and contact leads that will give you the head start in the competitive job market.
A degree in English Literature is the “gold standard” for any employment setting where communication is valued. All of our modules deliver key skills that enable you to build a comprehensive C.V. that evidences your diverse range of competencies. Our graduates have been successful across the widest possible range of career destinations:
Broadcasting; Journalism; Advertising; Publishing; Education; Civil Service; Business; Finance; New Media.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
40% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
20% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Caring personal services |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade |
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Cambridge English Advanced | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | |
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
PTE Academic | 62 |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
PTE Academic | 62 |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
EU | £16520 | year 1 |
International | £16520 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
QW38
University Rankings
of Aberystwyth University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 27 different rankings
Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aberystwyth University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #1
- #21
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Languages & Literature
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- #3
- #40
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 27 university rankings of Aberystwyth University
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FAQ about English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) Aberystwyth University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £18500 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (40%), Administrative occupations (20%), Caring personal services (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (5%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 66. This means that 66% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Aberystwyth University achieved the highest ranking for Creative Writing. It is ranked #21 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for Aberystwyth University.
- English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Aberystwyth University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 118 which is among the
Percentile among all Creative Writing students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024