Lancaster,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University
Lancaster University
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Lancaster United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,750
(c. USD31,781.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Get expert critiques from tutors who are acclaimed authors, while also developing skills to provide constructive feedback on peers' work.
Improve your craft through written exercises and workshops dedicated to refining your personal writing style
Discover the business side of creative writing, including public readings, publishing strategies, and promotional techniques
Contribute to our four student-led literary publications: Cake, Lux, Flash, and Errant
Engage with our vibrant calendar of literary events held on campus, virtually, and in the historic Castle Quarter district
Lancaster pioneered creative writing education in UK universities and remains at the forefront of the field with our distinguished faculty of fiction writers, poets, and dramatists.
From verse to digital storytelling
Lancaster's Creative Writing program launched in 1970 with an innovative student-focused approach that still defines our teaching philosophy today, putting your individual creative development at the heart of every module.
You'll choose from diverse course options while dedicating 50% of your studies to creative writing. The curriculum covers classic formats like poetry collections, novels, and plays alongside contemporary forms such as digital narratives, memoirs, genre fiction, romantic comedies, travel writing, and young adult literature.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Level AAB
Required Subjects A level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature grade A
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. ToEFL IBT - 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing. Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 176 overall with at least 162 in each element.
Sample of Work Applicants will typically be required to submit a sample piece of work. The department will contact applicants to provide further instruction and to request the work. The piece should consist of either: 1500 words of prose, 25 lines of poetry, or 8 pages of script.
Other Qualifications
International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in a HL Literature subject
BTEC Considered alongside A level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature grade A
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit
Required Subjects A level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature grade A
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. ToEFL IBT - 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing. Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 176 overall with at least 162 in each element.
Sample of Work Applicants will typically be required to submit a sample piece of work. The department will contact applicants to provide further instruction and to request the work. The piece should consist of either: 1500 words of prose, 25 lines of poetry, or 8 pages of script.
Other Qualifications
International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in a HL Literature subject
BTEC Considered alongside A level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature grade A
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit
Tuition
GBP
23,750