Literature and Creative Writing

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Literature and Creative Writing at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. All writers are first of all readers and all readers are writers, for without the active participation of readers a book is never fully realised. Our BA Literature and Creative Writing offers a unique approach to the practice of reading and writing, combining more familiar British and American perspectives and readings with other influential schools of writing, from the study of tradition and myth to the innovative practice of the Workshop of Potential Literature or Oulipo in France. You deepen your knowledge of literary tradition across a variety of genres in order to develop your practica... International tuition fees are £21,500 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 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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