Bachelor of Arts (BA)

BA English Literature with Creative Writing

Develop your writing skills alongside the study of literature past and present.

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: Q3W8 / Institution code: M20

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Career opportunities

All our courses have your future in mind- whether that's further study or starting a career.

Our degrees are designed to equip you with strong critical analysis skills, the ability to articulate knowledge of concepts and theories, and the ability to work and think independently, critically and creatively; each providing you with a set of versatile skills that arehighlydesired by a wide range of employers.

Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools, advice, development opportunities, and industry links.

You'll have access to dedicated, subject-specific support throughout your studies and for up to two years after graduation.

Our undergraduate courses are also designed to provide an easy transition into postgraduate study, if desired.

We offer a wide range of specialist master's courses within the University and even offer fast-tracked enrolment to high-achieving undergraduate students.

Our students can take part in our Stellifyprogrammealongside their degrees, developing professional and leadership skills while contributing to their local and global communities through volunteering.

The University of Manchester is the second most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024).

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including positionswiththe BBC, KPMG, Deloitte, Marks and Spencer, Aviva, Accenture, and Barclays.