English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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 | £24000 | £18500 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27000 | £15000 - £22500 | £17000 - £26000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23210 | £21481 | £25571 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20112 - £26281 | £16638 - £26207 | £19466 - £31675 |
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Course Description
If you love books and dream of writing your own, our English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons) course is for you.
You’ll get to read (and discuss) some of the greatest works ever written, while discovering your own voice and developing your talent as a writer.
Studying English Literature gives you the chance to read and enjoy some of the world’s best writing. You’ll learn to navigate digital resources and how to pitch your ideas using the latest media. The skills you’ll hone include critical thinking, researching, creative problem-solving, and communicating and arguing persuasively.
As you sharpen your ideas and fine-tune your writing, you’ll prepare yourself for a potentially exciting career ahead.
Why Study English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
Your creative writing tutors are all published authors of critically acclaimed books, with expertise in short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, and script writing.
On this course, you’ll head out on a relevant work placement, and you’ll choose from a range of modules, as well as diverse forms of coursework assessment (but no exams).
You’ll go on exciting field trips; past field trips include The Bronte Parsonage and Shakespeare's Globe in London. You can also get involved at the Huddersfield Literature Festival or establish yourself as a professional writer through our in-house publisher, Grist Books’ Grist Creative Writing Project.
Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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 Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 35% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees English Literature 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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | year 1 |
| International | £16500 | 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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #63
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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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
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
