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BA Creative Writing and English Literature

London Metropolitan University

Institution
London Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Creative Writing and English Literature
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UDCWENLI
Median salary
£31,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 96%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 97%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 92%
  • Learning resources: 81%
  • Student voice: 92%

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: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • North West: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 15%
  • London: 70%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • No formal qualifications: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Creative Writing and English Literature at London Metropolitan University earn?

The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £12,500 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Literature in English.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Writing and English Literature at London Metropolitan University?

96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Creative Writing and English Literature at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Creative Writing and English Literature at London Metropolitan University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.