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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WQV3

Creative Writing and English Literature

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

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature 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 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Important: This course will be taught at our Holloway campus from early 2026 Why study this course? Study on a degree that combines theoretical study with the development of your own creative voice as a writer. Taught by experienced poets and novelists, you'll increase your understanding of literature through the study of the historical and contemporary genres in national and international contexts. Publishing, the arts, education, communications and business sectors are just a few of the areas open to you after graduation. 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

Literary Movements and Traditions
Fiction Writing and Narrative Craft
Poetry: Forms and Analysis
Drama: Text and Performance
Creative Writing Workshop
English Literature: Genres and Contexts
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Editing and Publishing Practice
UCAS Code:WQV3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Typical offer BBC (112 UCAS points from three or more A levels).

International Baccalaureate

28 points

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English.

UCAS Points86

🗣️ 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 (3 years)£63,000

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
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About London Metropolitan University

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

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