BA English Literature and Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is assessed entirely through coursework with no examinations, and students can choose between traditional writing forms, new media, essays or portfolio-based projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 points
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 41%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Philosophy, Poetry and Songwriting – 30 credits
- Stories on Film: Creative and Critical Approaches – 30 credits
- Warped Worlds: Questioning Reality – 30 credits
- People and Landscapes: Creating Projects – 30 credits
- Writing for the Media Landscape – 30 credits
- Creating Worlds in Speculative Fiction – 30 credits
- Picture Books for Children – 30 credits
- Screenwriting and Film Production – 30 credits
- World as Stage: Reading and Writing Drama – 30 credits
- Composing Short Story – 30 credits
- Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga – 30 credits
- Gaming and Interactive Narratives – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature and Creative Writing at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and Creative Writing at Coventry University do next?
70% 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 Coventry University?
93% 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 Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature and Creative Writing at Coventry University 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 Coventry University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.