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# English and Creative Writing

Let your imagination take flight as you develop your own creative voice. Explore global literature, craft original writing, and share stories that matter.

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## Course overview

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* Main location

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* Attendance

Full-Time

* Duration

* Start date

20 Sep 2027

Stories have the power to entertain, challenge, and change the way we see the world. On this BA English & Creative Writing degree, you’ll explore powerful literary texts while developing your own creative practice across a range of forms and genres.

Whether you’re diving into fiction or poetry, life writing or script, at Leeds Beckett, you’ll learn from award-winning writers and expert academics. You’ll combine your passion for writing with creative opportunities and industry experience, gaining exposure to roles you might never have thought about, and building a professional transferable skill set.

As part of this course, you’ll:

* Study literature past and present, from Britain and beyond

* Develop your creative practice in a range of formats, including fiction, poetry, life writing, and script

* Work towards a major creative writing project, producing original work for publication in a collaborative compilation and helping to plan and deliver its launch

* Discover how writing responds to social, cultural, and political issues

* Become part of a thriving creative community with opportunities to connect with publishers, literary festivals, visiting writers, and cultural organisations

You’ll graduate with a portfolio of original creative work that showcases your talent, development, and professional potential.

Find your creative voice

We’ll help you grow as both a writer and critical thinker, developing the confidence to experiment, refine your craft, and express your ideas with clarity and originality. Through workshops, discussion, collaboration, and independent creative practice, you’ll discover how storytelling can influence culture, challenge perspectives, and connect people across communities.

Study in a cultural centre

Leeds is one of the UK’s leading cultural and creative cities, home to a thriving literary, performance, and arts scene. From independent publishers and poetry events to galleries, theatres, festivals, and community arts projects, you’ll find inspiration and opportunities throughout your studies.

Through our work with cultural partners, you’ll have the chance to engage with regional events. This includes Leeds Lit Fest , poetry performances, and the Leeds West Indian Carnival , as well as with galleries and community projects across the region.

Our links with industry

From your first year, you’ll be encouraged to think about where your degree could take you. Career development is embedded throughout the course, helping you identify your strengths, explore career pathways, and build professional experience.

Our strong connections with employers and cultural businesses help you gain valuable industry experience and understanding throughout your studies. These experiences help you build a professional portfolio, expand your network, and gain insight into how writing and communication skills are used across the creative industries and beyond.

Previous students have completed placements with publishing houses, editorial teams, and creative organisations, including Hallmark Studio , Yorkshire Food Guide , and Peepal Tree Press .

How does writing work in the real world?

As you progress, you can choose modules featuring live briefs, work-related learning, and placement options, enabling you to apply your skills in real-world settings and expand your professional network.

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### Why study the BA English & Creative Writing course at Leeds Beckett University?

1. Write, create, and publish through a collaborative anthology project and launch event

2. Learn from award-winning writers, published authors, and researchers who are actively shaping contemporary literary culture

3. Study in Leeds, one of the UK’s most vibrant creative and cultural cities

4. Gain professional experience through live briefs, placements, industry partnerships, and community projects

5. Explore literature from different cultures, periods, genres, and traditions while developing your own creative practice

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## Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

#### Entry requirements

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BA (Hons)

English and Creative Writing

### Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required.

(Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.).

##### GCSEs

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

##### Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.

##### T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

##### Scottish Awards

104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

##### Irish Leaving Certificate

104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

##### International baccalaureate

104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.

##### IELTS

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

##### How we assess your application

At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.

We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:

* Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).

* Your predicted grades in future examinations.

* Your personal statement.

##### Our offers

All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them.

This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.

*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.

Our contextual admissions criteria are:

* Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).

* Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

* Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.

* Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

##### Our place as an Anchor Institution

To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.

##### Mature Applicants

Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy.

Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.

##### Additional entry requirements:

##### Verify your qualifications

If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

##### Need to improve your English Language skills?

Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses .

##### More questions?

No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

#### Modules, teaching and learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study.

Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

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### Modules, teaching and learning

### There are no traditional exams on this course.

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#### What you'll learn

Contemporary Literary Studies (20 credits) Short Stories (20 credits) Writers' Workshop 1 (20 credits) Adaptation: Textual Afterlives (20 credits) Poetry (20 credits) Writers' Workshop 2 (20 credits)

This module will support you as you start to work at degree level and develop strategies for the interpretation of contemporary literary texts. You'll engage with a range of post-millennial texts that seek to problematize the contemporary period. Your teaching will focus on literary innovations and ways in which texts interact with techniques, approaches and debates in literary studies today.

Your learning will explore a range of critical approaches through a number of set texts to help you develop key skills that will inform your work at degree level.

This module will enable you to study narrative by examining a series of short stories, introducing key concepts such as genre and subgenre, context, and theory. You'll explore specific ideas about narrative fiction such as reliability, authority, perspective, chronology, and story versus plot.

Gain an introduction to the practices and processes of creative writing. Your studies will draw on examples from literary and digital texts, and you'll begin to develop an understanding of the contexts of their production and reception. You'll begin to use your initiative, creative response and collaborative working in a workshop setting to underpin your creative writing throughout the programme.

This module will introduce the principles of adaptation from literary text to a range of mediated forms. You'll focus on the study of one key chosen text, and will explore its adaptations to various other literary and media forms. This study will enable you to consider the key principles that underpin textual adaptation, explore the ways in which form impacts the production of a text, analyse the adaptation as an important ingredient in literary production.

You'll respond creatively to literary text or selections of texts, by producing your own short adaptations.

Study a wide variety of poetry written in English and gain an understanding of the development of poetry from the Shakespearean period through to contemporary times. You'll be better acquainted with a range of poetry in order to develop your sense of literary history. You'll study critical and theoretical perspectives and interpretive tools to enable you to approach the reading and analysis of poetry with confidence.

Study an extended range of forms that could include dramatic monologues and short scripts. You'll study fundamental theoretical principles and debates such as narrative, voice and object that relate to writing practices, and you'll start to explore and experiment with your own writing.

Contemporary Literary Studies (20 credits)

Short Stories (20 credits)

Writers' Workshop 1 (20 credits)

Adaptation: Textual Afterlives (20 credits)

Poetry (20 credits)

Writers' Workshop 2 (20 credits)

Theory into Practice (20 credits)

Develop critical and interpretative skills informed by an understanding of the role theory plays in literary studies. This module will enable you to become more confident and more adventurous in your study of literature.

#### Option modules may include

Choose three from the following option modules: The 18th Century: Revolutions in Writing (20 credits) The 20th Century: Alienation & Dystopia (20 credits) Black British Culture (20 credits) Writing Fictions* (20 credits) Screenwriting* (20 credits) Choose two from the following option modules: 19th-Century Contexts (20 credits) Postcolonial Literature (20 credits) Writing Poetry* (20 credits) Professional Project Workshop (20 credits) *You'll need to choose at least two of these creative writing modules

Explore key features and phenomena of literature in the eighteenth century. You'll study topics such as the rise of the novel form, the development of the Gothic, and the early Romantic movement in Britain. Focusing on new literary emergences, this module will explain these in historical terms as you draw on key theoretical and critical debates on the period.

Study a selection of literature of the 20th century and examine how literature writes about some of the key events of the for example as WWI, WWII, post-war austerity and the Cold War. You'll understand key terms such as modernism and postmodernism. You'll consider texts that focus on the idea of alienation and dystopia and the place of the individual in society and explore why writers of the period turned to imagining the future in order to express their concerns with their present moments.

In preparation for writing your dissertation, you'll be guided through the process of developing your own research question to become a more independent learner.

Study the rich and complex idea of 'black' writing through texts published in Britain across a wide historical period. You'll develop your ability to communicate critical insights into the historic marginalisation of black voices in English literature, especially within British writing, while examining why these voices matter in contemporary society. Through simulated live briefs, you'll apply your ideas in ways that connect literary study to real-world contexts.

Explore key aspects of characterisation, story world-building and fictionalisation and build on your year one learning. You'll respond to a range of contemporary authors from different cultures to produce your own short stories or extracts from longer works in progress. You'll study and practise key aspects of narrative craft such as characterisation, dialogue, dramatisation, point of view and story architecture and understand how these are deployed in both short stories and novels/novellas.

Explore key aspects of writing for screen and respond to a range of texts to produce your own short scripts and/or treatments. You'll study and practise key aspects of screenwriting craft including structure, dialogue and scene design, and how these are deployed in writing stories for screen.

Explore issues of context - what it is, where it comes from and what its relation is to other forms of information. You'll develop strong research skills by taking a theoretically informed approach to contextual study of literature.

Gain an understanding of 'postcolonial' literature and the conceptual and critical vocabulary you'll need to read and analyse texts from formerly colonised regions of the world.

Study poetic voice and audience, and the relationship between them. You'll extend your knowledge of contemporary poetry and you'll be encouraged to identify potential audiences for your work and start to situate it within a wider literary world.

Choose three from the following option modules:

The 18th Century: Revolutions in Writing (20 credits)

The 20th Century: Alienation & Dystopia (20 credits)

Black British Culture (20 credits)

Writing Fictions* (20 credits)

Screenwriting* (20 credits)

Choose two from the following option modules:

19th-Century Contexts (20 credits)

Postcolonial Literature (20 credits)

Writing Poetry* (20 credits)

Professional Project Workshop (20 credits)

*You'll need to choose at least two of these creative writing modules

Dissertation or Creative Writing Project (40 credits)

You'll choose to complete a dissertation - an extended study on a topic of interest to you - or a sustained creative writing practice project. Whichever option you choose, you'll complete the module over two semesters overseen by a designated tutor.

'Career Cartographies': Work-Integrated Learning in Humanities (20 credits) Crime Stories (20 credits) Cultural Crossings: Race, Writing & Resistance (20 credits) Editing the Victorians (20 credits) Experimental Writing (20 credits) Life Writing (20 credits) Masculinity & the Long 18th Century (20 credits) Narrative & Disability (20 credits) Postcolonial Cities (20 credits) Storytelling for Social Impact (20 credits) The Gothic: Literature, Culture, Theory (20 credits) 20th-Century Women Novelists: Genre & Gender (20 credits) Wild Justice: Power, Violence & Identity in Revenge Tragedy (20 credits)

By reflecting on learning acquired through work placements, this module will focus on promoting self-awareness of your 'career story'. You'll look at how you evaluate your current skills, explore the future possibilities in your career development and navigate pathways through those chosen possibilities. This module will enable you to become 'cartographer' of your own future experience.

You'll embark upon a minimum of 80 hours work placement, supported by reflective exercises, and build expertise and confidence through a range of assessments designed by the course team and employer partners.

Conceptualised and designed by digital specialists, the module is purposefully created to be delivered and experienced online – reflecting the increasingly distributed nature of work communications and embracing digital environments as an integral aspect of how employees and the self-employed progress their careers.

Gain an understanding of the cultural connections between Africa and the African Diaspora through the analysis of a range of key literary works. Through close reading and analysis of the modules primary texts and the interrogation of postcolonial theoretical debates, you'll explore the intersections and tensions between issues of race, gender, identity, education and language within the contexts of slavery, colonialism, migration and exile.

Develop professional skill in the processes, principles and practices of editing. Working as an editor, you'll reconstruct a historical text into a modern format, lead the text's readers through the intricacies of that text, and introduce that text to an interested, but not necessarily expert, audience.

Examine a body of reading, thought, and practice in contemporary writing loosely understood as 'avant-garde' or experimental writing. Given the renegade nature of these works, we'll move away from using such generic categories as poetry or prose, even as we try to understand how these texts usefully extend and interrogate precisely those categories.

Through a programme of close reading, in-class and online discussion, and independent study, you'll critically and creatively engage with a rich tradition of contemporary literary practice.

Study the autobiographical branch of creative non-fiction. You'll complete a number of creative writing exercises and regular workshops to help you refine your work with feedback from fellow students and tutor feedback in class, online, verbally, and in writing. This module will see you read a range of exemplary works of autobiographical non-fiction with a critical eye to begin making connections between the techniques and approaches of published works and your own.

Engage with debates about masculinity which took place during the long 18th century. You'll read a range of literary texts, including novels and poetry and focus on important models of 'manliness' which were prevalent in the period. This module will encourage you to situate texts in relation to historical context, and also to engage with theory.

Understand the key concepts and debates in disability studies and how these can be applied to literary texts. This module will emphasise the centrality of literary studies to the emergent, interdisciplinary area of medical humanities.

Understand how writers and film-makers have imagined city spaces and identities in a range of postcolonial locations.

Through an exciting range of literary and cinematic texts, and drawing on theories of urban space, place, and postcoloniality, you'll explore issues that are of central importance to the world many of us live in today, including migrant labour, asylum seekers, refugees, and illegal immigrants; crime, conflict, and policing; memory, history, and urban space; class, gender, race, sexuality, and the postcolonial city amongst others.

Examine how stories told in a range of media forms can drive social change. You'll engage with complex social issues and find out how stories can raise awareness and bring about attitudinal changes in audiences. This module will encourage you to learn how characters can be used to create empathy and offer multiple perspectives on social problems. You'll understand how to structure stories, the role of narration and how to craft compelling messages for different audiences.

This module will introduce you to different ways of crafting stories such as, fiction (short stories), podcasting, documentary and video. You'll also explore how storytelling is used in, for example, film, television, journalism, marketing and across different social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Explore the development of the Gothic from its literary origins in the mid-18th century through to the mid-20th century. You'll analyse the literary and cultural properties of Gothicism as it has shifted and diversified over this period and you'll be encouraged to engage with Gothic novels alongside a range of forms across a wide cultural and historical spectrum.

This module will also introduce you to theoretical and critical methods of analysing the Gothic such as Freud's concept of the uncanny and Julia Kristeva's theory of abjection.

Examine the development of 20th-century fiction by women with particular reference to the genre of romantic fiction. You'll explore how a number of writers have modified and transformed the conventions of romantic fiction and discuss the appeal of romantic fiction in terms of its specific historical contexts and in relation to psychoanalytic models of desire and narrative.

This module will provide the opportunity to study these texts alongside some key feminist theories of gender and sexuality of the 20th century. You'll be encouraged to develop advanced analytic skills, coupled with critical self-reflexivity in the understanding and application of theory. The group oral presentation of ideas and argument will build on your existing communication and collaboration skills.

This module explores Renaissance tragedy with a particularly the sub-genre of revenge tragedy. You'll explore canonical works such as Hamlet but also less familiar examples of the genre such as The Revenger's Tragedy. You'll understand and analyse the plays in relation to the culture in which they were produced and the ideological tensions which traverse them.

'Career Cartographies': Work-Integrated Learning in Humanities (20 credits)

Crime Stories (20 credits)

Cultural Crossings: Race, Writing & Resistance (20 credits)

Editing the Victorians (20 credits)

Experimental Writing (20 credits)

Life Writing (20 credits)

Masculinity & the Long 18th Century (20 credits)

Narrative & Disability (20 credits)

Postcolonial Cities (20 credits)

Storytelling for Social Impact (20 credits)

The Gothic: Literature, Culture, Theory (20 credits)

20th-Century Women Novelists: Genre & Gender (20 credits)

Wild Justice: Power, Violence & Identity in Revenge Tragedy (20 credits)

#### Fees and funding

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050.

This is the current capped fee for English universities set by the Government. In subsequent years of study, the University may charge any increased capped fee set by the Government.

International 2027

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345.

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### Fees and funding

For students entering in 2027

#### Additional course costs

##### Tuition Fees

Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.

The following are also included in the cost of your course:

* 24/7 Library and student IT support

* Free wifi via eduroam

* Skills workshops and resources

* Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources

* Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app

* Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies

In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.

##### Optional Costs

* Educational visit costs will vary and will be dependent on details and location. Costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.

* Work experience, placements, study related to live brief projects and/or any additional course experiences may involve travel. You'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. You'll also be encouraged to make use of contacts in Leeds or your hometown to minimise these costs.

Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations).

Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.

As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus.

Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.

This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.

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#### Scholarships and bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page .

We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.

### Module spotlight

Black British Culture

Study the rich and complex idea of ‘black’ writing through texts published in Britain across a wide historical period. You'll develop your ability to communicate critical insights into the historic marginalisation of black voices in English literature, especially within British writing, while examining why these voices matter in contemporary society. Through simulated live briefs, you’ll apply your ideas in ways that connect literary study to real-world contexts.

View student work produced as part of placement activities for Leeds-based Caribbean publishers Peepal Tree Press and Leeds Library below.

Peepal Tree student work

Leeds Library student zine

* #### Facilities | Broadcasting Place

Voted one of the best tall buildings in the world (CTBUH, 2010), Broadcasting Place is packed with the latest technology and will provide you with a creative and contemporary learning environment.

360° tour

* #### Facilities | Sheila Silver library

Leslie Silver is home to three lecture theatres and eight high-spec computer training rooms. It's also where you'll find our Sheila Silver Library, providing students and staff an effective and inspiring learning environment, as well as a range of support and resources to support your studies.

* #### Facilities | City campus gym

Our Woodhouse Gym is located directly above The Hive within the Students' Union. The gym offers a range of cardio equipment, free weights, machines and squat racks.

Discover what studying at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is like. From our vibrant teaching community to world-class facilities and cutting-edge research, find out more on our school webpages. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

## Career prospects

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

#### Career Prospects

Great communicators are in demand across every sector. Whether you’re creating stories, shaping campaigns, publishing content, or leading creative projects, this course will help you develop the skills to engage audiences and communicate ideas with impact.

You’ll learn how to analyse complex texts, craft compelling narratives, and communicate effectively with different audiences. Alongside your subject knowledge, you’ll develop highly valued transferable skills including collaborative problem solving, creative communication, written and verbal presentation, critical analysis, teamworking, creative thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and adaptability. Graduates go on to careers in:

* Publishing and editing

* Journalism and copywriting

* Marketing, PR, and communications

* Education and teaching

* The wider creative industries

You’ll also develop the writing, project management, and entrepreneurial skills needed to pursue freelance opportunities as a professional writer.

### Graduate employment destinations

At Leeds Beckett, equipping you with strong employability skills for your future is at the heart of what we do. Some examples of employers that our BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing graduates have found careers at include*:

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* Rhodar Ltd

* Protostar Studios

* Various secondary schools and academies around the country

*Based on data from the past three years (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-24)

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School of Humanities and Social Sciences How English & Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett started my journey to becoming a published author

School of Humanities and Social Sciences How creative writing shaped my journey into journalism

BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing | Alumni Stories - Luke Luke, who graduated from BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing at Leeds Beckett in 2025, talks through his career, where he now works as a freelance writer and production assistant at The Square Ball.

#### Dr Alison Taft

Course Director / School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Alison Taft is the author of The Disappeared and The Runaway which are published by HarperCollins under her pen name Ali Harper. She is Course Director for English and Creative Writing with a particular interest in crime fiction and the domestic thriller. She has three bildungsromans published under AJ Taft (published by Caffeine Nights: Kent)

* A.A.Taft@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.

Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:

* Getting ready to apply for jobs

* Working on your CV

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We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects

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