Overview

This English with Creative Writing (Hons) degree from the Queen's University Belfast modules explore the history and structure of English; its day-to-day usage, including in the media; and the major influences that have shaped it over the last millennium and a half.

From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, cultural and material contexts.

Career opportunities:

Studying for an English with Creative Writing degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.
Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including English. In particular, employers value the initiative, imagination, creativity and independence of thought fostered by the English degree.

The following is a list of the major career sectors that have attracted our graduates in recent years:

Publishing, Media and Performing Arts Public Relations Advertising Librarianship Fast Stream Civil Service Management Consultancy Graduate Careers and Achievements Many of our former graduates have risen to the top of their fields and include many famous figures; for example: Seamus Heaney, Nobel prize-winning poet; Paul Muldoon, academic and poet; Stephen Rea, actor; Helen Madden, writer and actor; Annie Kelly, journalist and writer; Annie Mac, radio presenter.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Contemporary Fiction: Gender, Race, Ecology

Contemporary Irish and Scottish Fiction

Shakespeare on Screen

Contemporary Literature: Poetry and Precariousness in the 21st Century

Contemporary US Crime Fiction

Speech Worlds: Phonology in Acquisition and Disorder

The Structure of English

Marvels, Monsters and Miracles in Anglo-Saxon England

Televising the Victorians

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 1249 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A level requirements

ABB including A-level English

Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level English then AS-level English (grade A) would be acceptable in lieu of A-level English.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in English.

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% including an average of 65% in Literature modules.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including English.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met.

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Tuition Fees

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22400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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