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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WQ12

Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year)

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year) at London Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Our Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year) BA degree is the perfect preparation for undergraduate study and a career in the creative industries if you don’t have the necessary requirements to enter the three-year degree. On completion of this course, you’ll graduate with the same title and qualification as students who started on the three-year course. On this four-year course, you’ll learn the skills that will form the foundation for academic study, while providing you with techniques and theoretical knowledge used by creative write... International tuition fees are £21,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Literary Analysis
Creative Writing Fundamentals
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Prose Fiction and Narrative Technique
Drama: Text and Performance
English Literary History
Contemporary Creative Writing Practice
UCAS Code:WQ12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ 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

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,500£22,500£29,000
5 years£12,500£31,000£36,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 29% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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