Staffordshire University
English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Staffordshire University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Studies

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
Median salary £24000 £18000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £25500 £13500 - £22500 £16000 - £28000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22685 £20368 £24203
25-75 percentile range £19753 - £26218 £15488 - £25125 £18208 - £30488

Course Description

Join our community of published writers and readers, nurture your creative talents, and develop keen analytical skills on our BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing programme, where all your first-year books are provided for you to keep, free of charge. As well as being experienced teachers, all our staff are published authors and/or literary critics, so if your dream is to be a writer or to go into the creative industries, we’ll provide opportunities that will help get you there. The course gives you the flexibility to tailor your learning to the type of writing you feel most passionate about, with a choice of critical or creative assignments on most modules. We focus on both the craft of writing and literary criticism - their interrelation and their relevance to the contemporary world. The majority of texts we study are from the 20th/21st centuries, although the course contains enough of the classics (e.g. Shakespeare, Victorian literature) to ensure you'll be school-curriculum ready should you aspire to be a teacher.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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 Staffordshire University

30% Elementary occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
15%
10% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5%

English employs an innovative range of assessments including essays, e-learning exercises, poster presentations, reports, reflective diaries, and oral presentations.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 5.0
    • Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Journalism
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Literature and Creative Writing, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £16750 year 1
International £16750 year 1

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:

January 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)

University Rankings

Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Staffordshire University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #44 
    • #54 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of Staffordshire University

About Staffordshire University

Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.

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Student composition of Staffordshire University

undergraduates:
12255
postgraduates:
1340
Total:
13595
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Where is this programme taught

Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
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