Study Creative Writing and English Literature with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons) at University of East Anglia UEA in the UK, School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
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Creative Writing and English Literature with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

**Overview**Do you dream of being a writer? Fantasise about seeing your name on the cover of a book, up in lights in the West End, or on the spooling credits of a film? Wonder how to gain access to the creative industries? At UEA you’ll find a home to nurture your creative talent and deepen it with the study of English Literature. From day one you’ll explore the arts of fiction, poetry and scriptwriting. You’ll discover new writers and have thrilling discussions about the way texts are made. You’ll share examples of your own work to a constructive and supportive audience of your peers. Outside the classroom, guided work patterns will help you develop a writing practice that will maximise your potential. As a Creative Writing and English Literature undergraduate, you’ll spend half your time on Creative Writing and half on English Literature. You’ll explore and experiment with diverse genres, forms and subjects, from creative collaboration, to podcasting, to the fiction of the apocalypse. You’ll be based in the UK’s longest-established and most prestigious Creative Writing department, which is part of UEA’s vibrant School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing (you can follow our activities on Instagram!). You’ll have access to world-leading facilities and resources, from the technological innovations of the Media Suite to the publishing opportunities of Egg Box, from the riches of the British Archive for Contemporary Writing to the world-famous Sainsbury Centre art museum. What’s more, you’ll live and work in the beautiful city of Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature and home to the National Centre for Writing. All the while, you’ll be acquiring vital professional skills and encountering people working in a host of creative and cultural industries. By the time you graduate, you’ll be a world-class communicator with a range of career paths opening to you, from publishing to journalism, from advertising to production – and, of course, being a published author! On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe. **Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Which department am I in?

School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,100.00 (US$ 29,832) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University of East Anglia,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR4 7TJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,100.00 (US$ 29,832) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University of East Anglia,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR4 7TJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.

In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics.

A levels

AAA including English Literature or one of the subjects listed below:

English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Psychology or Law.

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall including 6 in HL English, History, Global Politics or Psychology.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of East Anglia UEA

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a highly ranked British university located in the vibrant and historical city of Norwich, UK.

  • UK Top 25 (CUG 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025)
  • World Top 100 (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)
  • UK Top 20 for research quality (THE Rankings for REF 2021)
  • World Top 20 for Health and Wellbeing (QS 2024)

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