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English and Creative Writing and Law

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Our approach to the English & Creative writing course is innovative, modern and friendly, giving you a comprehensive understanding of English literature as a core basis for your creative work.
There's a number of ways you can study Law at Strathclyde. You can study the BA degree or in combination with another subject. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme. Law involves the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the State.

Why study English and Creative Writing and Law at Strathclyde?
The emphasis is on helping you develop a range of applicable skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation.
With us, you can study everything from poetry, the novel and drama (stage, screen and radio). In addition, we offer the opportunity to use creative writing skills as part of your approach to literary criticism.
The chance to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers.
We have a reputation for getting to know students as individuals.
We offer a wide range of options, many of them unique in the UK, reflecting our staff interests and expertise.

Your Career
Our graduates have gone on to success in a very wide range of careers including in publishing, the civil service, management, marketing, journalism, creative writing, administration and teaching. Employers value our graduates’ ability to express themselves well and think critically.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

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How to apply

Apply by
31 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:
Q3M1
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C

Scottish Higher - AAAA

Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points

Maths SL5

Scottish HNC - Pass

HNC Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting: AABBB (Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C)

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.

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Student Outcomes

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67 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

89 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820*Year 1
England£9250*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250*Year 1
Wales£9250*Year 1
Channel Islands£9250*Year 1
EU£19600Year 1
International£19600Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250*Year 1

* 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

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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