English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at University of Brighton 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 | £23500 | £21000 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £27000 | £17000 - £25500 | £20500 - £33000 |
All literature in English courses of University of Brighton
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 | £20368 | £24203 |
25-75 percentile range | £19753 - £26218 | £15488 - £25125 | £18208 - £30488 |
All literature in English courses in the UK
Course Description
This course is for students who are passionate about literature and want to apply critical reading and research skills to a diverse range of writing practice.
Throughout this course, you will combine a knowledge of literary theory with your own writing, learning how writing can perform and interrogate theory.
You will also consider a variety of texts in relation to political, aesthetic and cultural ideas in order to enhance your own work. Trips and research projects offer a highly practical way of understanding the connections between theory and practice.
Our enthusiastic and award-winning tutors will help you to become a motivated thinker and writer with excellent critical and creative writing skills.
We also work with local publishers and authors to develop your professional understanding of writing. Specific modules allow you to work within community groups and companies in order to develop your writing and reflect critically on your practice.
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 University of Brighton
25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Sales occupations |
20% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Grading & Study Time
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)
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
EU | £13842 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £13842 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Brighton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Brighton in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #71
- #86
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 22 university rankings of University of Brighton
About University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a publicly funded university, and has three of its campuses located in Brighton which are known as Falmer, City and Moulsecoomb, and another in Eastbourne which is just outside of the vibrant South Downs National Park.
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Student composition of University of Brighton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Brighton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12890
- postgraduates:
- 2105
- Total:
- 14995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Writing”: 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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023