BA English Literature and Creative Writing
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing, an undergraduate degree centred on English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) subject material. Core topics include Research Methods. The third year includes a Creative Writing Project and a Dissertation in English Literature. The first year covers foundational concepts through Contemporary Creative Writing A, Literary Worlds: From Revolution to Postmodernity, Approaches to Critical Reading, and Approaches to Literary Cultures. Students examine various literary forms, historical periods, and creative writing techniques. The final year allows students to complete advanced independent work through dedicated independent study modules.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB - see below for full requirements.. IB: 6,6,5 - 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 23%
- Teaching Professionals: 13%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 23%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Creative Writing A
- Contemporary Creative Writing B
- Creative Writing Foundation A
- Creative Writing Foundation B
- Literary Worlds: From Revolution to Postmodernity
- Literary Worlds: From Riddles to Novels
- Approaches to Children's Literature A
- Approaches to Children's Literature B
- Approaches to Fantasy, Sci Fi and Dystopia A
- Approaches to Fantasy, Sci Fi and Dystopia B
- Approaches to Medieval Literature A
- Approaches to Medieval Literature B
- Approaches to North American Literature A
- Approaches to North American Literature B
- Approaches to Plays and Performance: Shakespeare and Beyond A
- Approaches to Plays and Performance: Shakespeare and Beyond B
- Approaches to Critical Reading
- Approaches to Literary Cultures
- Creative Writing Project
- Dissertation in English Literature
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.