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English Literature with Creative Writing

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
15/09/2025
Campus:
Main Site (Newcastle)
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

This degree combines the study of English literature with modules designed to tap into your creative energy and shape it into poetry, prose, film or theatre. You will be taught by a number of internationally acclaimed writers and will have access to frequent public readings in the School by staff, visiting artists, and postgraduate students. We also work with the independent Northern Stage theatre, located on campus, and with the Royal Shakespeare Company to support your study of creative writing in the theatre.

If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.

If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.

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:
QW38
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
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:
QW38
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Either including English Literature or English Language and Literature, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as A-levels in other arts and humanities subjects).

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

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits

To include at least 9 Level 3 credits in English Literature at Distinction

Scottish Higher - AAABB

Including English. Advanced Higher English at grade A is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

Either including English Literature or English Language at Higher Level, grade 5, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as study in other arts and humanities subjects).

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H3

With minimum Grade H2 in English.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2

Including English or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as principle subjects in other arts and humanities subjects).

We especially welcome applications from mature students.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers 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
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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  1. A*A*A
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  3. BCC
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

94% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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