University of Gloucestershire
English Literature and Creative Writing (with Foundation) BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of English Literature and Creative Writing (with Foundation) BA (Hons) and other courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at University of Gloucestershire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.

Overall student satisfaction
59 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech 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 £25000 £25000 £29500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £20500 - £30500 £23500 - £38500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24406 £24662 £30689
25-75 percentile range £21389 - £28940 £19296 - £31978 £22604 - £41672

Course Description

Why an Integrated Foundation Stage? An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to English Literature and Creative Writing, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.

Why English Literature and Creative Writing? Our English Literature and Creative Writing degree enables you to pursue your passion for story, literature and creativity, as you become a successful creative and critical writer. You’ll develop skills in different writing strands including prose, poetry and drama, before exploring specialisms such as transgressive writing, crime fiction and sci-fi. With opportunities to gain experience working with organisations such as the Parabola Arts Centre, Johnson & Alcock literary agency and Everyman Theatre, our graduates stand out from the competition. They can immerse themselves in a vibrant local literary culture, with The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival right on their doorstep.

You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced lecturers, including published writers in both fields of the course, and be able to work closely with professionals from the Everyman Theatre – even seeing your work performed by actors in a staged reading. You’ll benefit from opportunities to get published in our student-led magazine, ‘Show Don’t Tell’, as well as in our annual paperback anthology, the ‘New Writing’ series.

Why University of Gloucestershire? We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual.

Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.

Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival.<MS&&>

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Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

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 (with Foundation) BA (Hons) at University of Gloucestershire

40% Welfare Professionals
30% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
20% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Administrative occupations

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) are normally required.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.0
    • All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Literature and Creative Writing (with Foundation), 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 (with Foundation) BA (Hons)

EU £15000 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15000 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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of University of Gloucestershire in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Gloucestershire in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #33 
    • #38 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #45 
    • #55 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 14 university rankings of University of Gloucestershire

About University of Gloucestershire

The University of Gloucester is a university with three campuses, located in Gloucester, England. Two of the campuses are based in Cheltenham, and the other one in Gloucester itself. The Park and Francis Close Hall belong to Cheltenham, while Oxstalls is the name of the Gloucester campus. Each location is used for distinct functions that the university carries out.

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Student composition of University of Gloucestershire

undergraduates:
5805
postgraduates:
1095
Total:
6900
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Where is this programme taught

Francis Close Hall - Cheltenham
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