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BA Creative Writing and English Language

University of Worcester

About this course

BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics and English Literature and Creative Writing, a combined programme spanning language study and creative practice. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete a 30-credit Extended Writing Project in their final year, and may pursue optional TEFL modules including one leading to the CELTA qualification.

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Institution
University of Worcester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Creative Writing and English Language
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
WQ83
Typical offer
A-level BCC
Median salary
£22,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: BCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit

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What students say

Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 89%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 82%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

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: 60%
  • Working and studying: 25%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 30%
  • Elementary occupations: 20%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 75%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 55%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 20%
  • Wales: 5%
  • Scotland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Access course: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Introduction to Writing
  • Writing Poetry
  • Writing Fiction
  • General Linguistics
  • Introduction to teaching English as a foreign language (language awareness)
  • Introduction to teaching English as a foreign Language (Teaching skills)
  • Writer as Researcher
  • Sociolinguistic Theory and Practice
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Access to CELTA)
  • Collabowriting
  • Writing for Children
  • Slam, Spoken Word and Performance Poetry
  • Genre Fiction
  • Language and Power
  • Work Project Module
  • Extended Writing Project
  • Hypermedia - Creative Writing in a Digital Culture
  • Contemporary Poetry
  • Creative Non-Fiction
  • Writing Witchcraft
  • Writing for Performance
  • World Englishes
  • History of English language
  • Language Style and Identity
  • Advanced Language Analysis

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Creative Writing and English Language at University of Worcester earn?

The median salary is £15,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £25,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for English language.

What do graduates of BA Creative Writing and English Language at University of Worcester 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 Language at University of Worcester?

93% 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 Language at University of Worcester?

The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.

Does BA Creative Writing and English Language at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Creative Writing and English Language at University of Worcester?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.