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BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the creative industries but do not currently meet the entry requirements for a standard three-year undergraduate programme. The course …

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep
English
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Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 10 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This four-year degree course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the creative industries but do not currently meet the entry requirements for a standard three-year undergraduate programme. The course begins with an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which provides a supportive environment to develop the essential academic, critical, and creative skills needed for higher education. You will share this year with students from other disciplines, fostering a collaborative network. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the three-year BA (Hons) degree, graduating with the same qualification as those on the standard route. Throughout the programme, you will explore literary history, develop your own creative writing style, and engage with professional publishing practices. The course is available for full-time study, with part-time options also offered. You will benefit from workshops, seminars, and tutorials, as well as access to London's rich cultural resources, including the British Library, theatres, and galleries, ensuring you are well-prepared for your future career.

Entry Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Critical & Contextual Studies: Foundation30 Credits
Critical Creative Practice30 Credits
Introduction to Creative Genre and Criticism30 Credits
Writing London: A World City15 Credits
Writing, Observation and Place15 Credits

Year 1

Poetic Form and Genre30 Credits
Romantics to Victorians30 Credits
Theatre and Performance: History and Craft30 Credits
Writer's World30 Credits

Year 2

Genre Fiction30 Credits
Victorians to Moderns30 Credits
Writing and Editing Fiction and Nonfiction30 Credits
Publishing and the Book: then and now30 Credits
The Writer's Craft30 Credits

Year 3

Moderns to Contemporaries30 Credits
Project (Creative Writing and English Literature)30 Credits
Why Literature Matters30 Credits
Publishing and the Book: then and now30 Credits
The Writer's Craft30 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
10 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 10 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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