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English and Creative Writing with Employment Experience

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Duration:
4 Years
Start date:
22/09/2025
Campus:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
20242025
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Course summary

  • This degree offers an exciting opportunity to study both English Literature and Creative Writing at undergraduate level.

  • In English Literature, you’ll develop your knowledge in subjects ranging from medieval to contemporary literatures. We offer diverse optional modules so you can build a programme reflective of your literary interests.

  • In Creative Writing, our team of prize-winning and best-selling authors will help you develop your writing skills, in response to the new work of a diverse range of cutting-edge contemporary writers.

  • Whether you are interested in fiction, non-fiction, prose, poetry, drama, life-writing or screen writing, Exeter offers you a thriving and supportive writing community.

  • Excellent facilities on campus include our Special Collections relating to world-renowned writers, The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum which is a unique film and - popular culture resource and our Digital Humanities Lab. Exeter has also recently been awarded UNESCO City of Literature status.

  • Participate in events involving internationally acclaimed authors, actors and filmmakers.

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

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Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
Q319
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
Q319
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Excluding General Studies. English Literature or English Language & Literature at grade A required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve a Grade A in A Level English Literature or English Literature & Language

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade to include 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in English Literature. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Scottish Higher - AAABB

English Literature or English Language and Literature at Grade A required.

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

English Literature or English Language and Literature at Grade A required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 6 in HL English Literature or English Language and Literature.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 20 other English studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

AAB Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. BBB
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

93% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1
EU£23700Year 1
International£23700Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.

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