BA English and Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing, an English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) degree in the field of English and Creative Writing BA (Hons). Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake a professional placement and complete a final-year research project. The first year introduces foundational skills through modules such as Professional Development, Literary Genres, Writing and Style, and Writing and Expression, focusing on prose and poetry techniques. The second year builds competency with Victorian to Modern Literature, Professional Placement, Writing and Theme, and Language and Social Justice, alongside optional choices like Life Writing and The Story of Film. The final year involves advanced study via Professional Learning Through Work, Writing: Breaking the Rules, Multilingualism and Identity, Science Fiction: Speculative Storytelling, and a Research Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 71%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Development
- Applied Professional Practice
- Literary Genres
- Writing and Style
- Writing and Expression
- Victorian to Modern Literature
- Professional Placement
- Writing and Theme
- Language and Social Justice
- Life Writing
- The Story of Film
- Professional Learning Through Work
- Writing: Breaking the Rules
- Multilingualism and Identity
- Science Fiction: Speculative Storytelling
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English and Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BA English and Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English and Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.