Want to be a a professional writer but don't have the right grades? Study our English and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) to develop your writing skills and unlock your creative potential.
Why study with us
- This foundation year is an excellent stepping stone toward a full degree if you don’t yet have the required qualifications.
- Develop key academic, digital and communication skills. These are essential for both higher education and a range of professional fields.
- We offer student-centred teaching and learning in small groups, to ensure that you receive focused support.
What you'll do
- You'll learn through a blend of lectures and group workshops, engaging in dynamic literary and cultural discussions and the close reading of texts.
- Practice and drafting activities give you a chance to get feedback in advance. This will help you improve before you submit the final graded work.
- Develop academic and critical thinking skills, including writing, referencing, and analysis. You'll do this through study practices and exploration of current world issues.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers in English and creative writing
Many of our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing graduates have gone on to careers in publishing, writing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the media. You'll be prepared for roles across creative industries, communications, and beyond.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
- UCAS: 64 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
- BTEC Diploma: MM
- Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects
- T Level: P (D or E)
- IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryFoundation Year Bursary
Our Foundation Year Bursary scheme is for students starting a four or five year undergraduate degree programme.
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Academic staff
This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page