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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q3W8

English and Creative Writing

Keele University
Keele, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study English and Creative Writing BA at Keele and you'll develop your critical skills and nurture your voice as a writer, through the exploration of literature and engagement in creative practice across several genres of writing. You will build a wide range of skills that will prepare you for a variety of careers, with work placement opportunities providing insights into various industries. Why choose this course? - Top 5 in England for English (Guardian University Guide, 2026) - Creative Writing ranked Top 5 in the UK for student positivity*, NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *bas... International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, home/UK fees are £1,675 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

English Literary History
Critical Analysis and Literary Theory
Creative Writing: Poetry
Creative Writing: Prose Fiction
Creative Writing: Screenwriting and Drama
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Research Methods and Independent Study
Professional Practice and Work Placement
UCAS Code:Q3W8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

BBC in three A levels

International Baccalaureate

29 points

554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ 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

£18,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,800

Home Student Fee

£1,675

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 — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£22,000£25,000
5 years£23,500£27,500£32,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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
98%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers English and Creative Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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