English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of English with Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) 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 | £25000 | £25000 | £28500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £19500 - £28500 | £22500 - £35500 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of Queen Mary University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24021 | £22446 | £26293 |
25-75 percentile range | £20021 - £27009 | £17221 - £26627 | £20064 - £32019 |
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Course Description
Looking for a degree that will inspire your intellectual curiosity and spark your creativity? Our BA in English with Creative Writing will give you a sound knowledge base in literature, along with the all-important tools you need to become a writer.
Our BA in English with Creative Writing will give you a sound knowledge base in literature, along with the all-important tools you need to become a writer.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of literary history and theory, exploring subjects from medieval literature and Shakespeare to modernism, postcolonialism and contemporary writing.
Headed by acclaimed writer Professor Brian Dillon (Essayism, Suppose a Sentence), the creative writing element of the course is designed to help you find your voice, develop your practical skills and techniques, and give you an insight into the process of writing. The team comprises of poet , novelist and Goldsmiths Prize Winner, .
You'll have the opportunity to grow and flourish as a writer in a safe and supportive environment, whether in prose, poetry or creative non-fiction.
You can also apply for this course with a Year Abroad
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English with Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London
30% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees English with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
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:
QW11
University Rankings
of Queen Mary University of London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.
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- #27
- #34
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.
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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Queen Mary University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17055
- postgraduates:
- 8035
- Total:
- 25090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Writing”: 665 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about English with Creative Writing BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 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 £25000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £28500 after graduation.
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations (30%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (15%), Customer service occupations (15%), Skilled trades occupations (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 60. This means that 60% 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.
- Queen Mary University of London achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #34 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for Queen Mary University of London.
- English with Creative Writing BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen Mary University of London.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 145 which is higher than 81.63% of all Creative Writing courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024