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Undergraduate BA (Hons)

English and Creative Writing

Let your imagination take flight and develop your own creative voice. You’ll produce short stories, autobiographical writing, poetry and script.

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English and Creative Writing

Course Overview

  • UCAS code


    QW38

  • Institution code


    L27

  • Main location


    City Campus

  • Attendance


    Full-Time

  • Duration


    3 Years

  • Start date


    18 Sep 2023

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Examine literatures past and present, and from around the world
  • Be taught by award-winning writers
  • Have the chance to work on an extended creative writing project as you collaborate with your peers to produce an anthology and plan a related launch event
  • Explore a range of literary and writing contexts to develop the ability to respond creatively to the world around you
  • Join a vibrant creative community of students and lecturers with connections to literary festivals and events in the region
  • Get the chance to work with our range of industry professionals in the city and beyond 
     

We’ll nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking. You’ll benefit from:

  • Inspired teaching and intellectual debate
  • Interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights
  • A rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers

Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios. We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including Leeds Lit Fest, poetry performance events and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

Our location has enabled us to develop relationships with employers and cultural industries in the city and across the region. Former students have completed placements in the editorial team at Hallmark Studios, with the Yorkshire Food Guide and with Peepal Tree Press, an internationally renowned publisher based in the city.

Why study BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett University... 

  1. 95% of BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing students were satisfied with their course*
  2. Develop your creative practice
  3. Applied Humanities practical module option
  4. Work with award-winning practising writers and active researchers
  5. Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals
  6. Strong and meaningful partnerships with industry and community organisations

*National Student Survey 2022

 

Student View BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing student Richard Barton shares his passion for creating and crafting content on his course. (Course now BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing).

Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

Entry requirements

104

points required

We have now welcomed students from over 140 countries across the globe. If you are interested in studying with us you can find your country and get all the information you'll need about entry requirements and how to apply.

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Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

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