Creative Writing and English Literature
BA (Hons)
University of Westminster
Key Course Facts
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £19500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £13000 - £25500 | £19500 - £30500 |
All literature in English courses of University of Westminster
Salary of all UK Graduates of literature in English
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20664 | £20368 | £24203 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17620 - £24642 | £15488 - £25125 | £18208 - £30488 |
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Course Description
This course combines the study of literary and non-literary texts with the development of your creative writing skills. The study of texts and their background in the history of ideas informs your progress as a writer, while your experience in producing literary texts in a variety of genres (novel, short story, poetry and drama) enhances your appreciation of literature. We take advantage of our central London location through visits and the opportunity for internships as part of your study.
This course will be of particular interest to those who wish to write or develop their reading with the experience that comes from writing literary texts. You will gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to go on to a career in freelance writing, publishing, theatre, or teaching literature and creative writing. The course will also equip you with the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development.
At each credit level you will focus on both writing in particular genres and forms, and studying literature of different periods, authors or genres, alongside an examination of the tools of literary enquiry in your study of literary theories and the history of ideas.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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 Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons) at University of Westminster
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Media Professionals |
| 0% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for literature in English
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Qualification requirements
To include Humanities or Social Sciences subject
104 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in Humanities
This should be in a creative subject.
104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 5 in HL English A or 6 HL English B and 4 in Maths
This should be in a creative subject.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Writing and English Literature 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 | £14400 | year 1 |
| International | £14400 | 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:
January 1, 2024
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 Westminster in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Westminster in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #22
- #25
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- Creative Writing
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Languages & Literature
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- #56
- #67
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
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About University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a publicly funded research university located in London, England. Beginning its existence as a polytechnic institute in 1838, it only became an officially recognized university much later, in 1992. Westminster’s primary campus can be found on Regent Street of central London, with its secondary campuses being in the districts of Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow.
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Student composition of University of Westminster
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 3840
- Total:
- 18610
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- 08 June, 2023
