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Course type
Undergraduate
UCAS code
WQ12
Entry requirements
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Why study this course?

Our Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year) BA degree is the perfect preparation for undergraduate study and a career in the creative industries if you don't have the necessary requirments to enter the three-year degree.

We are in the School of Art,Architecture and Design so our Foundation level is distinctive. You will learn about and practise different genres of creative writing but also investigate the creative process in different fields. You will collaborate with students in other disciplines and explore the practical skills involved in putting creative work into the world. Find out more about our distinctive combination of modules below.

Students are encouraged and supported to participate in cultural and professional engagement throughout the year at the School of Art, Architecture and Design including organised open lectures, exhibitions, competitions and wider public events.

During this four-year course, you'll be immersed in the creative techniques and analytical skills used by writers, academics and publishers. On completion of the course, you'll graduate with the same title and qualification as students who started on the three-year course.

Our undergraduate course with a foundation year combines the disciplines of creative writing and literature. You’ll get the unique opportunity to develop your own distinct creative writing style, while gaining an understanding of literary history and major genres in poetry, drama and prose.

The foundation year, or Year 0, is designed to prepare you for the challenge of studying at undergraduate level. You’ll share this year with students from other disciplines, which will provide you with the unique opportunity to network with students from other courses

As you progress through the full undergraduate course, you'll find yourself, your writing skills and your awareness of the world of literature develop. With the help of our dedicated team of academics you'll:

  • understand the local, national and global context of London's literary and publishing culture
  • consider the ethical, political and environmental conditions writers live and work within
  • study modern and contemporary novels, poetry collections and plays
  • flex your creativity as you complete a long creative project
  • collaborate with fellow students within and outside of the degree
  • learn from and work with published writers and publishing professionals
  • meet publishing industry figures
  • benefit from excellent digital research resources
  • study at a university committed to the transformative power of education and dialogue

Benefit from London's literary and cultural history

Benefit from organised visits to theatres, galleries, libraries, archives and events, giving context and support to your studies

Make use of a wide range of incredible resources

You'll benefit from our exceptional facilities and have the resources of the British Library at your fingertips

Learn the skills you need to reach your full potential

This four-year degree course includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which will provide you with the skills required for your subsequent three years of study

Student reviews

Our real, honest student reviews come from our own students – we collect some of these ourselves, but many are also collected through university comparison websites and other nationwide surveys.

The prof we have they are genius. Very interesting method of teaching, and focus on details.

Vincenzo MarucciWhatuni

London Met is a welcoming, inclusive, amazing place for people from all walks of life and from all over the world. It’ll make you feel at home and it will get you ready to go out into the world, always offering new, exciting challenges. The lecturers at London Met are always there to help you, not only as students but as people. What you’ll learn will not only enrich you on a cultural level but on a personal one.

Prudenza Lacriola

The University doesn’t judge a person’s worth or intelligence on their grades alone, and, after speaking with me personally, they offered me a place on the course I wanted. The tutors at London Met are brilliant. They are continuously supportive and helpful, taking the time to help me and my peers with various things throughout the three years. The learning environment at the University has enabled me to progress in so many critical ways.

Laura Barrington

Our lecturers are always so passionate – it’s actually hard to not engage in lessons. They have all been extremely understanding and supportive throughout the pandemic too. Going out of their way to put on extra workshops and meetings, even throughout reading weeks and holidays. It has been stressful for all of us but they work hard to keep up morale and to keep a sense of community alive.

Jasmine Damaris

My experience at London Met has been amazing. My focus has been to complete my degree, but I also learned the value of having a degree and networking. I am a single black mother raising a single black female child. I wanted to be her role model and inspiration. Obtaining my degree has given me a confidence in myself that I never had before as I hadn’t believed in ME. I want my child to realise that YOU are the only person that counts and that YOU are okay, ENOUGH to be yourself, because YOU MATTER!!!

Janet Barnett

The creative writing course helped improve the quality of my writing immeasurably. Learning about all different styles of writing helped me hone my own style. 

 

Lil Chase

I started my degree when I was in my late twenties which made me a mature student. Because of this, there were some universities who were unable to offer me a place. London Met allowed me to submit a portfolio of work and accepted me based partly on that portfolio. I still feel extremely grateful that I was offered the opportunity. I was determined to do the best I could and I graduated with a first class degree.

Emily Critchley

I started getting published during my BA and have since experimented with different genres - poetry, memoir, historical, romance, paranormal, fantasy and non-fiction.

Linda Ghio

The lengths they went to during the pandemic to give us as much information as possible and deliver their lessons as best as they could in these strange times was incredible. On a personal level, the lecturers have constantly pushed me to take more risks with my writing, to experiment and have fun with language and structure. 

 

Daniel Redford

London Met cares about its students and goes above and beyond to ensure the student experience is valued at every level. I have had tremendous support from my lecturers and student services who are always willing to assist no matter what. 

Christina Arnephie

With London Met I learnt that everyone comes from different walks of life, but that doesn’t mean a door is closed for you because of your background or status.

Fatha Hassan

Course details

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
  • English Language GCSE at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)

If you are a mature student with significant work experience, you are invited to apply for this course on the basis of the knowledge and skills you have developed through your work.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You’ll be assessed through a variety of assessments. These may include portfolios of reflective writing, essays, reports, presentations and exams.

Graduates of our English Literature and Creative Writing courses have gone on to successful careers in publishing, editing and related industries as well as to publish their own creative work. This course is also excellent preparation for further study or research.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

This is a four-year degree course with a built-in foundation year (Year 0). It's the perfect route into university if you don't meet the necessary entry requirements for the standard undergraduate degree. You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the three-year course.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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Discover Uni – key statistics about this course

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How to apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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