BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing Bachelor's degree at University Centre Peterborough
BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing at UCP. You'll examine established texts while producing your own work, a pairing that sharpens your understanding of how language functions across genres and contexts.
About this course
BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UCP. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 8 modules
- Writing Matters: Academic and Professional SkillsCore15 credits
- Introduction to Creative Writing 1: Writing ProseCore15 credits
- Dead Heroes Society: TragedyCore15 credits
- Contexts and Canons: Murakami to BlakeCore15 credits
- Approaching CriticismCore15 credits
- Contexts and Canons: Equiano to ChaucerCore15 credits
- Introduction to Creative Writing 2: Writing PoetryCore15 credits
- 20th Century PractitionersCore15 credits
Level 5 8 modules
- Shortcuts: Writing Short FictionCore15 credits
- Writing WW1: Memory and ForgettingCore15 credits
- The Image: Exploring Visual Literacy in Media, Culture and LiteratureCore15 credits
- Stranger on the Shore: Placing the PostcolonialCore15 credits
- Preparing for Employment: Research and EmployabilityCore15 credits
- Shakespeare UnstuckCore15 credits
- Writing for Newspapers and MagazinesCore15 credits
- Vampires, Virgins and Villains: Reading the GothicCore15 credits
Level 6 7 modules
- Undergraduate Major ProjectCore30 credits
- Decade: The Literature of the 1950sCore15 credits
- Publishing in PracticeCore15 credits
- Adaptations and AfterlivesCore15 credits
- Working in English, Film and MediaCore15 credits
- Neverland to Wonderland: Explorations in Children's LiteratureCore15 credits
- Reading the Now: Contemporary LiteratureCore15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study English literature and language through close reading and critical analysis, with a strong emphasis on creative writing practice. A course like this typically begins with foundations in literary studies, critical theory, and historical contexts across poetry, prose and drama. In the middle years, you'll encounter modern and contemporary literature alongside workshop-based writing craft. Later, you'll specialise in areas such as creative writing, Shakespeare and early modern texts, contemporary fiction, critical theory, world literature, or publishing pathways. Throughout, you'll develop skills in argumentation and independent research, culminating in a substantial independent project that draws together your reading and writing practice.
Who it's for
You're drawn to reading widely and thinking carefully about how texts work. You enjoy writing, whether fiction, poetry, essays or other forms, and want structured time to develop your voice alongside intellectual engagement with published literature. You're comfortable with part-time study, balancing coursework with other commitments. This programme suits those who value both creative expression and critical thinking, and who want practical mentoring to turn written work into something finished and purposeful.
Careers & job market
Across English and Literature courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, and 55% of those working are in highly skilled roles or undertaking additional study. Starting salaries for graduates in this field typically fall between £23,000 and £30,000; after five years, earnings range from £24,650 to £34,800. These figures come from national Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data and reflect the broader sector rather than individual university guarantees. Graduates pursue careers in publishing, arts administration, education, media, and writing-related fields, as well as roles where communication and analytical skills are valued.
University & format
This BA (Hons) degree is studied part-time at University Centre Peterborough, taught in English. University Centre Peterborough is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised. The course has received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at UCP →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University Centre Peterborough
Language and area studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University Centre Peterborough
1,941 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is English & Literature right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to UCP from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by UCP; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check UCP’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with UCP and gov.uk before you apply.
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