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English and Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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27Jun
Leeds Beckett University - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Let your imagination take flight and develop your own creative voice. You’ll produce short stories, autobiographical writing, poetry and script. As part of this course, you’ll: • Examine literatures past and present, and from around the world • Be taught by award-winning writers • Have the chance to work on an extended creative writing project as you collaborate with your peers to produce an anthology and plan a related launch event • Explore a range of literary and writing contexts to develop the ability to respond creatively to the world around you • Join a vibrant creative community of students and lecturers with connections to literary festivals and events in the region • Get the chance to work with our range of industry professionals in the city and beyond Find out more... We’ll nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking. You’ll benefit from:

  • Inspired teaching and intellectual debate
  • Interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights
  • A rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers
Study in a cultural centre Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios. We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including Leeds Lit Fest, poetry performance events and the Leeds West Indian Carnival. Our links with industry Our location has enabled us to develop relationships with employers and cultural industries in the city and across the region. Former students have completed placements in the editorial team at Hallmark Studios, with the Yorkshire Food Guide and with Peepal Tree Press, an internationally renowned publisher based in the city. Building your future potential As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities. Why study BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett University...
  • 98% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing*
  • Develop your creative practice
  • Applied Humanities practical module option
  • Work with award-winning practising writers and active researchers
  • Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals
  • Strong and meaningful partnerships with industry and community organisations
National Student Survey 2024*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Contemporary Literary Studies
  • Short Stories
  • Writers' Workshop 1
  • Adaptation: Literary Afterlives
  • Poetry
  • Writers' Workshop 2
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Theory into Practice
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list. Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Dissertation or Creative Writing Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
QW38
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
English and Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS