Course contact details
Admissions Enquiries
Email:contactus@dundee.ac.uk
Phone:01382 383838
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
English and Creative Writing
- MA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
On this course, you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing.
A range of modules gives you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.
Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, and monologues, as well as explore creativity in non-fiction, essays, journalism, reviewing, and writing for the theatre.
For English literature we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, introducing you to key skills in critical-creative ways of reading and writing.
We then move on to historical surveys of literature, before exploring in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.
Modules
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/english-creative-writing/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
Assessment method
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/english-creative-writing/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/english-creative-writing/entry-requirements
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM
Access to HE Diploma D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28 points
28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3, H3, H3, H3
Higher Level English at Grade H3 or above is recommended
Scottish HNC Pass
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit
Scottish HND Pass
A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMP
Scottish Higher BBCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 26 points
26 points with 5,4,4 at Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website.
English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.
General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements
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.
Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK students are confirmed for 2025/26.
Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for 2024/5. The fees for 2025/26 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2025.
Please check the University of Dundee course webpages for international fees for 2025/26.
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