BA English Literature and Creative Writing
About this course
BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, an English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) degree focusing on the study of literature, literary history, and the craft of writing. Students learn from practising and award-winning writers and meet industry professionals such as publishers, editors, and literary agents.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). IB: 36 to include 6 at Higher Level in English Literature or combined English Language and Literature.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA English Literature and Creative Writing (QW38) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 77%: 150 offers from 195 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 45%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Warwick do next?
90% 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 Warwick?
97% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Warwick?
77% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 150 offers from 195 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature and Creative Writing at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.