Course Summary

This degree combines the study of English literature with modules designed to tap into your creative energy and shape it into poetry, prose, film or theatre. You will be taught by a number of internationally acclaimed writers and will have access to frequent public readings in the School by staff, visiting artists, and postgraduate students. We also work with the independent Northern Stage theatre, located on campus, and with the Royal Shakespeare Company to support your study of creative writing in the theatre.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

With minimum Grade H1 in English.

Including English

Including English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A, not including General Studies

Including English at grade A. Advanced Higher English at grade A is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

To include at least 15 Level 3 credits in English Literature at Distinction

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.

With English A1 at Higher Level, grade 6.

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

We especially welcome applications from mature students.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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