BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing and Psychology in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Our English & Creative Writing program takes a fresh, contemporary approach, providing a welcoming environment where you'll gain thorough knowledge of English literature as a foundation for your creative endeavors. We focus on equipping you with practical skills to advance your career, such as analyzing and interpreting texts. You'll explore poetry, novels, and various forms of drama (theater, film, and radio) typical of an English and Creative Writing degree, while also having the unique chance at Strathclyde to incorporate creative writing techniques into your literary analysis. You'll collaborate with acclaimed academics and published authors. In psychology, we concentrate on understanding human behavior. You'll examine behavioral patterns, learning processes, memory, motor coordination, and social interactions, along with exploring individual differences in personality and intelligence. Entry to Years 2 and 3 is competitive, with limited spaces available due to course popularity and Honors year requirements. Our Humanities & Social Sciences BA programs begin with a broad foundation, allowing you to study three subjects in Year 1, including your chosen discipline(s). Career Prospects English & Creative Writing alumni have succeeded in diverse fields like publishing, government, business, advertising, media, writing, administration, and education. Employers highly prize our graduates' communication skills and analytical thinking. Psychology graduates often pursue further studies to become professional psychologists in clinical, educational, or workplace settings, while others enter research. Additional career paths include teaching, HR, social services, counseling, and leadership roles across various industries.