English Literature with Creative Writing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Our English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons) course combines in-depth study of a diverse range of Literature with practical creative writing skills. If you want a degree that lets you study amazing texts from all over the world while developing your own writing, this could be the ideal course for you.

Our coursework assessments are designed to unleash your creativity and develop your own voice. You’ll be encouraged to experiment across all the main genres and forms. Plus, you’ll develop analytical and critical thinking skills while exploring the full breadth of literary heritage, from time-honoured classics to contemporary writing from across the world.

Why Study English Literature with Creative Writing BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

Thanks to our distinctive degree structure, you’ll get to work alongside students in other arts and humanities subjects to get fresh, creative, interdisciplinary perspectives. You’ll even get the chance to try out skills from other subjects, such as journalism or historical research, which will broaden your skillset and develop your writing.

Many of our graduates aspire to become authors, and we have several notable alumni who have enjoyed considerable success as professional writers. In your final Creative Writing module, you will prepare a project for a real-world outlet for your work, so you’re ready to launch your career as soon as you graduate. There’s a work experience module built into your second year, giving you a space where you can develop plans for your future. You can also get involved in the Huddersfield Literature Festival – a wonderful insight into how the book industry works.

Professional Bodies

At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.