English Literature and Creative Writing
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 3 - 6 years | September | find out | find out |
About English Literature and Creative Writing, BA (Hons) - at University of Kent
Explore the rich traditions of literature while developing your distinctive voice and style as a writer.
In a city that has literary heritage including Dickens, Chaucer and Marlowe you will study a broad range of genres, styles and formats. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about.
But English Literature isn't just about the past - you will also consider themes and topics that are relevant today such as the environment, power and protest, the social impacts of technology or contemporary feminism.
Our unique project-based programme also allows you to experiment with format and voice. You can shape your degree according to your interests; you might make a documentary film, script a video game, assemble a journal, compose a collection of poetry, write a novella or plan and pitch an exhibition.
Whether you want to work as an author, publisher or journalist, or perhaps you just love books, this course combines creativity and criticism and gives you essential employability skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers.
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Entry requirements
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Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
- Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.