English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Combines the study of English literature, English language, and creative writing to help you learn new skills in a wide range of subject areas.
Core topics explore the evolution of the English language and how it has been employed by society for communication along with analysis and exploration of critical texts within English literature.
The creative writing modules will provide you with a firm technical foundation in the craft, helping you to write for a range of media, including print and digital forms, drawing on DMU’s expertise in digital humanities while at the same time developing your own writing in exciting and creative directions.
You will join a lively and welcoming academic community, where you can study a range of topics including Shakespeare, screen, and literary adaptations of the classics, romantic and Victorian literature, and sociolinguistics.
Our graduates are highly employable owing to their highly developed communication and reasoning skills and their ability to work independently and as part of a group. Many have progressed into professions including media, translation, freelance writing, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations, and the civil service.
Intakes
- Sep
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
English and Creative Writing graduates are highly employable with strong communication and reasoning skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a group. We develop our students’ information analysis and presentation skills to produce articulate, adaptable, professional communicators who can operate with ease in any setting and with any group of people.
Georgia Shipley has been working as a creative copywriter for Great Rail Journeys since graduating. Georgia’s job includes writing a mixture of offline and online content that’s both ‘inspiring and accurate’. She said: “being a copywriter involves a lot of learning with plenty of research going into things like writing about a new holiday package or compiling an article about a new destination.”
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry criteria
- 112 points from at least 2 A'levels and including grade C or above in English Language or Literature
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDM and a grade C or above in A level English Language or Literature
- International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points
Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.
Access - Pass QAA Accredited AHE Diploma with at least 15 credits in Creative Writing, English Language or Literature at grade Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade C or equivalent.
- We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above
Interview required: No
In line with DMU's commitment to life-long learning and widening participation, applications from UK and international students with a wide range of qualifications and experience are welcomed.
India
- Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths.
- For Engineering courses, you will need a minimum of 60% in Maths.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Sri Lanka
- 55-65% in three A-levels, depending on the course you choose.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Bangladesh
- A-levels or a recognized Foundation Course
- GPA 5.0 out of 5.0 including 4.0 in English and Maths
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
42750 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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