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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

English with Creative Writing

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the English with Creative Writing course at City St George's, University of London.

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UCAS Tariff

104

104 tariff points (typically BCC) including English Literature, English Language or English Language & Literature

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
International£19,990 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: Q3W8

Here's what City St George's, University of London says about its English with Creative Writing course.

This programme builds on our international reputation in creative writing, media and the creative industries.

Your first year is shared with BA English. Throughout your degree you will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to popular music, comic books to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

By the end of your studies, you will be able to communicate in different professional and critical forms, using the written and spoken word.

You will also develop a set of specialised and applied skills in contemporary forms of creative writing, from short stories and literary journalism to screenplays and game dialogue. You’ll graduate with a compelling portfolio of sample writings.

Immerse yourself in world literature and study in Central London, which has inspired so many iconic stories. Learn how to write in a range of genres and voices, including screenplays, poetry, short stories, narrative non-fiction and gaming narrative. Develop applied creative skills in communication, persuasion, individuality, writing for different audiences, and awareness of different creative industry markets. Learn from a team of expert lecturers who are passionate about creativity and the written word.

Source: City St George's, University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Department of English

Location

Clerkenwell Campus | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Creative writing

• English studies

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/english-with-creative-writing?utm_source=ucas

How you will be assessed

Your programme will be assessed via a range of coursework and practical assignments, which may include:

Essays Professional, reflective, and creative assignments and portfolios Group assignments, including projects, performances, and presentations Live showcase events

City St George's, University of London student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 119 reviews from City St George's, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
32%
4 star
32%
3 star
27%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
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1st year student

not bad not good

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1st year student

no sense of community. most societies dont really plan much unfortunately. it gets very lonely. everyone is about themselves. the city itself has a lot to offer though. connected to main areas in london

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1 year ago

1st year student

none offered to me nor do i see any in terms of accommodation

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1 year ago

1st year student

academic support and welfare support is nice. they are active with their progress on you. keeping an eye on attendance and if there seems to be a problem they keep in touch.

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

accommodations are cheap considering they are in central london. although of good quality. i am satisfied. i’m only a ten or eleven minutes walk away from the university. campus is alright, nothing special

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1 year ago

1st year student

the course is nice. exams are online and no coursework besides that. the lecturers are nice and understanding

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at City St George's, University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The English with Creative Writing course at City St George's, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

English studies
English studies (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

97%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

97%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

69%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

90%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

97%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

97%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

69%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

90%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Student information

The English with Creative Writing course at City St George's, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

English studies
English studies
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female87%Male13%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students160
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
PsychologyC
HistoryC
SociologyB
Government and PoliticsC
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female87%Male13%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students160
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
PsychologyC
HistoryC
SociologyB
Government and PoliticsC
Source: HESA

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