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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW38
English Literature with Creative Writing
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree combines the study of English literature with modules designed to tap into your creative energy and shape it into poetry, prose, film or theatre. You will be taught by a number of internationally acclaimed writers and will have access to frequent public readings in the School by staff, visiting artists, and postgraduate students. We also work with the independent Northern Stage theatre, located on campus, and with the Royal Shakespeare Company to support your study of creative writing in the theatre. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
British Literature to 1800
Modern and Contemporary Literature
Creative Writing: Poetry
Creative Writing: Prose Fiction
Shakespeare and Performance
Screenwriting and Film Narrative
Drama: Theatre and Playwriting
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
UCAS Code:QW38
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Either including English Literature or English Language and Literature, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as A-levels in other arts and humanities subjects). |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points Either including English Literature or English Language at Higher Level, grade 5, or including evidence of readiness to begin university-level study in literature (such as study in other arts and humanities subjects). |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500
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 — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £23,500 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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%Studying
10%Work & Study
59%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
93%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Newcastle University
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