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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW38

English Literature and Creative Writing

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,490Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing at Lancaster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. From the sonnet to the novel, and theatre to video-games, you will hone your craft with extensive professional support from our many celebrated novelists, poets, and playwrights. You’ll be part of a vibrant culture with literary events in the city’s Castle Quarter, multiple student-run literary journals, visiting authors, and opportunities to present your writing live. Why Lancaster? - Develop your creative voice while also studying literature from classical civilisation to the present day - Enhance your writing through both text-based writing experiments and workshops focusing on you... International tuition fees are £25,490 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Why Lancaster?
English Literature and Creative Writing
Explore creative forms
Acts of reading
A vibrant cultural community
Important Information
UCAS Code:QW38
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,490

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,470

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 — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£26,500
5 years£23,500£29,000£34,500

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 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

62%Working
11%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
51%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
98%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

MeritCountry-specific

India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

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

#157QS World
#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
165+Courses
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