BA English Literature with Creative Writing
About this course
BA in English Language and Literature and English with Creative Writing. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. A Critical Thinking module explores language, power, identity, ideology, gender, and race. The course combines literary analysis with creative writing, including character creation and poetry.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB, including grade B in A level English Literature or related subject. Related subjects include: English Language, English Language and Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. IB: 30 points overall including 5 at higher level in English Literature or related subject.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 22%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 23%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical Thinking
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Reading do next?
92% 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 University of Reading?
94% 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 University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English Literature with Creative Writing at University of Reading?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.