BA Creative Writing and English Literature
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and English Literature and Creative Writing. Teaching takes place in small groups led by research-active academics whose work was rated highly in REF 2021. The programme is based in Liverpool, with access to theatres, galleries and festivals.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 78%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Writing and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA Creative Writing and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University 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 Creative Writing and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Writing and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BA Creative Writing and English Literature at Liverpool Hope 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 Creative Writing and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.