Staffordshire University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Join our community of published writers and readers, nurture your creative talents, and develop keen analytical skills on our BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing programme, where all your first-year books are provided for you to keep, free of charge. As well as being experienced teachers, all our staff are published authors and/or literary critics, so if your dream is to be a writer or to go into the creative industries, we’ll provide opportunities that will help get you there. The course gives you the flexibility to tailor your learning to the type of writing you feel most passionate about, with a choice of critical or creative assignments on most modules. We focus on both the craft of writing and literary criticism - their interrelation and their relevance to the contemporary world. The majority of texts we study are from the 20th/21st centuries, although the course contains enough of the classics (e.g. Shakespeare, Victorian literature) to ensure you'll be school-curriculum ready should you aspire to be a teacher.
Modules
In workshops, you’ll analyse texts from across a wide range of literary styles, movements and genres, as well as producing creative and critical work of your own. You’ll gain insight into the world of professional writing and publishing through our practice-led module, The Writing Profession, which walks you through the editorial process from first draft to publication. Our Literature modules delve into contemporary issues, such as cultural identities and the climate emergency. Children’s literature, Gothic literature, magical realism and post-colonial fiction are integral to the programme too. We are a supportive and friendly department and our staff will work closely with you to help guide you on your individual journey. In addition to your tutors, you’ll encounter visiting writers and/or publishing professionals who can share their real-world experiences in the creative industries. At University level, there are opportunities to explore professional partnerships and we run mentoring schemes that can help you to network and build confidence - essential preparation for life beyond graduation.
Assessment method
English employs an innovative range of assessments including essays, e-learning exercises, poster presentations, reports, reflective diaries, and oral presentations.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QW41
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Provider information
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE