Bachelor in Creative Writing and English Literature

The tuition fee is 12,100 GBP per year, and applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Apr 1, 2027.

This program combines the study of Creative Writing and English Literature, making it ideal for students who are passionate about storytelling and literary analysis. Over three years, you will develop your writing skills while exploring various literary texts. This program is perfect for those who thrive in a creative environment and seek to express their ideas through both written and spoken word.

The curriculum covers a range of topics, including poetry, fiction, and critical theory. You will engage in workshops that foster your writing abilities and receive feedback from peers and instructors. This hands-on approach prepares you for a dynamic literary landscape, equipping you with the skills to adapt to various writing styles and genres.

Graduates can pursue various careers, including roles such as a novelist, editor, or literary agent. Many find opportunities in publishing houses, media companies, or educational institutions. The skills gained from this program are transferable, allowing you to explore diverse fields such as marketing, content creation, and public relations.

You will study on Lord Mayor's Walk, a York St John campus just outside the city's medieval walls with York Minster in view. The university holds a TEF Gold award for Student Experience, and this catalogue lists 21 of its degrees, taught across its York and London campuses.

York St John University sits on Lord Mayor's Walk, a historic campus just outside York's medieval city walls, with a view of York Minster. It has around 7,000 students and staff across its York and London campuses. York offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees; London teaches mostly postgraduate courses, with a handful of undergraduate top-up options.

How tuition works

Most of the degrees listed here cost £12,100 a year for international students. Five programmes with laboratory, clinical or placement-heavy teaching cost £14,900: Biomedical Science, Diagnostic Radiography, Counselling and Mental Health, and the two English Language and Linguistics degrees. You are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for your first undergraduate year if you apply by the deadline, and York St John awarded more than £1.1 million in scholarships and bursaries in the 2023/24 academic year.

York

You will be based in a city YouGov named the UK's most popular in 2025, two hours from London by train and home to around 200,000 people. Its medieval walls, York Minster and independent shops are on your doorstep. York St John holds a TEF Gold award for Student Experience, and 93% of students rated teaching staff positively in the 2025 National Student Survey.