BA English Literature with Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and Creative Writing. The course covers poetry, prose, film, and plays, and provides access to the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts. Workshops on finding an agent and creating a fantasy language are available. The programme allows flexibility in the amount of creative writing undertaken, and includes opportunities for experience in arts management.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 88%: 128 offers from 145 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 33%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 19%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature with Creative Writing at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature with Creative Writing at Newcastle University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature with Creative Writing at Newcastle University?
92% 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 with Creative Writing at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English Literature with Creative Writing at Newcastle University?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 128 offers from 145 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English Literature with Creative Writing at Newcastle 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 with Creative Writing at Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.