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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W899

Creative Writing with English Literature

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the BA (Hons) Creative Writing with English Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This innovative course allows you to combine creative writing with the study of classic and contemporary literature. Learn from successful published writers and internationally renowned academics while becoming part of a vibrant, supportive writing community. We welcome you if you are passionate about creative writing, eager to build on your strengths, and excited to explore new ones. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

From medieval to contemporary
Including Victorian
Romantic
Postcolonial writing
UCAS Code:W899
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£17,000£23,000£30,000
3 years£15,000£20,000£23,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£28,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
54%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
36%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Creative Writing with English Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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