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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
The University of Hull
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Want to study in a place that’s been called the UK’s "most poetic city"? You’ve found it. Hull has inspired literary luminaries such as Philip Larkin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Winifred Holtby, Tom Paulin, Stevie Smith, and many more. Experience stimulating conversations with published experts, lively meetings with like-minded English Society members, and breathtaking, writers-block-banishing views from our seven-storey library. You'll hone your writing skills on real-world projects, studying medieval to contemporary global literature in our vibrant, buzzing faculty.On this course, you’ll develop creative thinking skills and the ability to express them effectively, leading to a broad range of career opportunities.
Why study at Hull?- 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction¹: We’ve been teaching English for nearly 100 years. You’ll learn from published poets, fiction writers, scriptwriters and scholars.- 1 million books on your shelf: Access an incredible trove of materials in our seven-storey library, home to over one million books and extensive digital resources.- Publish your work on and off the page: Join our student-led English Society, perform your work at HUWrites, and publish with our in-house magazines, Document 1 and Hull Scribbler.
Where could this take me?Poets Douglas Dunn and Roger McGough are just some of the University of Hull’s notable alumni. But a literary career is not the only route available to Creative Writing and English graduates.Creative thinking is a highly rated skill in today’s job market. Our graduates have gone on to work for public and private sector organisations like East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Sainsbury, Marks and Spencer, the Ministry of Justice, and more. ¹ (Creative Writing) The Complete University Guide 2024.
Application deadline
29 January
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
UCAS Points : 120
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levelsBTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaCACHE Diploma or Extended DiplomaIrish Leaving CertificateScottish HighersWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diplomaor a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
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