About the course

Reasons to study

1. You could get involved in the award-winning Huddersfield Literature Festival: past students have gained experience in festival planning, programming, curating and stewarding.
2. You'll learn creative writing from tutors all of whom are published authors of critically acclaimed books, with expertise in short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, and script writing.
3. You can opt to gain real-world experience by undertaking an exciting work placement. Recent placements include publishing houses, TV, magazines and museums.

If you love books and enjoy exploring new ideas, then English Literature with Creative Writing is for you. During this course, you’ll get to read (and discuss) some of the greatest works ever written, while discovering your own voice and developing your own talent as a writer. You'll learn applied skills as well as academic knowledge, giving you the opportunity to become an employable graduate.

Studying English Literature doesn't just give you the chance to read and enjoy some of the world's best writing, it also helps you grow into an independent thinker and effective communicator. On this course, you'll learn to navigate digital resources and how to pitch your ideas using the latest media, acquiring the kind of practical, transferable skills needed in the working world – like critical thinking, researching, creative problem-solving and communicating and arguing persuasively. As you sharpen your ideas and fine-tune your writing, you'll be preparing yourself for a whole range of exciting careers.

• We offer a wide range of module options to choose from, diverse forms of coursework assessment (but no exams), and excellent employment prospects.
• We get you out of the classroom on a range of exciting fieldtrips such as The Bronte Parsonage, The British Library and Shakespeare's Globe in London.
• Every year students also have the chance to get involved in events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival.
• Opportunities to establish yourself as a professional writer through our Grist Creative Writing Project.

By reading and studying the work that interests you, you can be inspired to take your own creative writing further. Your creative writing tutors are all published authors of critically acclaimed books, with expertise in short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, and script writing. They're passionate about their subject, and will focus on giving you the opportunity to explore your talents.

Course detail

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3 - optional placement year

Final year

Teaching and assessment

Teaching excellence

Global Professional Award

Entry requirements

BBB-BCCat A Level .

120-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Meritat T Level.

DMM-MMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

?Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office.

?As part of the application process, you may be asked to attend and interview or be required to undertake a written task.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.  For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.