BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing & Law

The undergraduate programme in English, Creative Writing, and Law at the University of Strathclyde combines critical and creative thinking skills to instill a unique academic perspective in students. The program comprises the study of language and literature alongside the principles of law, giving students a wide array of career options to pursue after graduation. Course Content: This program involves the study of English and Creative Writing with Law in an interdependent manner. Students learn about language and literature while also studying legal theories and principles. The course involves the study of literary genre and periods, including prose, poetry, and playwriting in English, combined with core subjects in law like criminal law, constitutional law, and more.Key Modules: The course involves a mix of English Literature, Creative Writing, and Law subjects. The key modules include – The Literature of Modernity, Writing for the Media, Portfolio development in final year, and multiple Law modules such as Commercial Law, Property Law, and Family Law.Accreditations: The undergraduate degree is accredited as a qualifying Law degree by the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates, which are the professional bodies for Scottish solicitors and advocates.Future Careers: The skills developed in this course, such as critical thinking, analysis, and a deep understanding of human motivations and society, are attractive to a range of employers. Future career options for graduates include – Journalism, Teaching, Arts Administration, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations, and Law.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.