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English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

30Nov
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Course Overview Ready to unlock your creative potential? Join us to sharpen your writing skills and explore a diverse range of genres. Start your journey to becoming a professional writer. On our English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) course, you’ll develop the skills and techniques to write in various genres. This includes science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, horror, crime, and children's fiction. You'll create new works and produce short stories, poetry and play scripts, exploring diverse literary forms and styles. You can choose to study either English literature or English language with creative writing. With English literature you will cover topics ranging from the Renaissance to Romantic and Gothic works. You will also explore science fiction and contemporary literature. With English language you will develop skills in discourse and textual analysis. You will also study theoretical and applied approaches to linguistics. Why choose us?

  • Gain valuable insights from guest speakers and experts. Learn how to succeed in the writing profession and related careers.
  • Our Live Literature Room is equipped with a dedicated stage and library. Here you can showcase your work and take part in events with industry professionals.
  • We provide student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, so that you receive focused support.
What you'll do
  • You will learn through a mix of taught lectures and group workshops, sharing ideas and engaging in lively literary and cultural debates.
  • As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to study abroad, either for a semester or an entire year. We have exchange agreements with universities across various countries.
  • Our strong industry connections will allow you to gain practical experience and begin building a network of contacts through placement opportunities, which often lead to employment after graduation.
Future Careers Many of our English and creative writing graduates have gone on to have roles in the worlds of publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media. Studying English and creative writing will give you the skills and abilities that employers are looking for in:
  • Play and script writing
  • Public relations
  • Journalism
  • Media
  • Content and copywriting
  • Publishing
  • Social media management
  • Marketing
  • Business management
  • Teaching

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

29Jan

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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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56%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760 Year 1
Scotland £5760 Year 1
Wales £5760 Year 1
Channel Islands £5760 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

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS