Overview

This English (Hons) programme from City St George's, University of London builds on our international reputation in creative writing, journalism and publishing.

Quick Facts:

You will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to social media, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to comic books.
By the end of the degree you will have produced your own creative and professional writing.
You will also have developed critical and analytical skills needed to understand how the written word shapes, and is shaped by, the world we live in.

Immerse yourself in world literature and engage with current debates in literary scholarship

Write creatively, professionally and analytically in a range of different forms, via a range of different media

Learn from a team of expert lecturers who are passionate about engaging with the written word in all its forms

Develop employability skills with a placement module in a relevant business, like publishing, teaching, journalism and the arts

Or spend a full year on work placement – there are amazing opportunities on your doorstep in London’s exciting Knowledge Quarter

Access awe inspiring library collections – including the Senate House Library, with millions of books and beautiful study spaces, and nearby British Library.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature in Historical Context

Forms and Performances of Creative Writing

Developing Creative and Professional Narratives

The Novel, Authorship and Creativity

Postcolonialism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 483 other Bachelors in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level:

BBB including English Literature, English Language or English Language & Literature

Tariff:

120 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate:

28 points with 6 in Higher Level English Language or Literature and 5 in two other Higher Level subjects

BTEC:

DMM

GCSE:

A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19600 GBP / year

≈ 19600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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