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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Creative Writing and English Literature
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Creative Writing and English Literature course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
104
Most popular A-levels studied
The Creative Writing and English Literature course at York St John University 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | C |
| History | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| English Language | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | C |
| English Language | C |
| Psychology | C |
| History | C |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WQ8H
Here's what York St John University says about its Creative Writing and English Literature course.
English Literature is a rich and vibrant area of study. At YSJU, we are a dynamic, engaged, and research-active team who are committed to providing our students with a cutting-edge education. By studying English Literature, you will have the opportunity to learn about a range of different genres, historical periods, and literary forms. In English Literature, our philosophy is simple: words matter. Words shape the world we live in (books can and have changed the world) and the connections between the written page and the concerns of the ‘real’ world are a crucial part of the programme. Overall, the degree will enable you to develop your expertise as a reader and critic of a range of literary materials, whilst also supporting you in the development of a portfolio of professional skills which will aid you in the wider job market. As you become adept at independent learning, you will become a more sophisticated reader of texts, and you will find that your confidence as a writer and as a critic will increase as your degree progresses.
The Creative Writing side of your degree will enable you to develop work in a variety of forms and genres, from penning your own poetry, fiction and scripts, to exploring creative non-fiction and other experimental modes of writing. You will be taught by our team of award-winning, published writers and academics, and you’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops and readings from a range of internationally-acclaimed visiting writers. You’ll learn to read and analyse texts in order to help you develop your own work, and you’ll also have the chance to get involved in events, performances and publications. This is a dynamic, challenging and creative course, which will provide you with a range of transferable skills.
Creative Writing emphasises the importance of engaging with the wider world of literature in order to develop your own writing. You’ll have the opportunity to study brilliant writing from the past, as well as learning from contemporary creative practitioners. Our course is led by a team of exciting, award-winning writers, and we also have a lively programme of visiting writers and guest speakers. As a student here, you’ll be part of the York Centre for Writing, a hub for innovative new creative work with strong links to the wider literary community and to the publishing industry. Through events such as the York Literature Festival, our students benefit from studying and learning directly from internationally-acclaimed writers. Recent Festival and University guest writers have included Margaret Atwood; award-winning poets Simon Armitage and Daljit Nagra; Booker-nominated York novelist Fiona Mozley; innovative graphic novelist and illustrator Graham Rawle; and Bradford noir-writer A.A. Dhand. We also have regular visits from industry professionals and innovators, including agents, publishers and literary activists.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Interdepartmental
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Creative writing
• English literature
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
3 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
3 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
3 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
3 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
3 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
3 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Creative Writing and English Literature course at York St John University 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
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?
99%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
99%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
99%
high
Organisation and management
99%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
94%
med
Learning resources
94%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
95%
high
Learning opportunities
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
med
Organisation and management
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
96%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
The Creative Writing and English Literature course at York St John University 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Creative Writing and English Literature course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about York St John University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
30%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
30%
Say it fits with future plans
25%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Administrative occupations
20%
Elementary occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
40%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Elementary occupations
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Creative Writing and English Literature - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£26.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Creative Writing and English Literature.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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