Liverpool Hope University
Creative Writing and English Literature (with Foundation Year)
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W8Q1
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Hope Park
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W8Q1
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Course Overview
Creative Writing and English Literature (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
English and literature graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, media, communications, education and the creative industries. Strong analytical and communication skills are valued across every sector, with many entering the civil service fast-stream or marketing roles.
Student life (indicative)
Liverpool offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
5,330
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
8.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
64.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Creative Writing and English Literature (with Foundation Year)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Creative Writing and English Literature (with Foundation Year) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Creative Writing and English Literature (with Foundation Year)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Language
- English
- English language
- Literature
- Eighteenth-century literature
- Seventeenth-century literature
- Literary studies
- English literature
- Shakespeare studies
- Medieval English literature
- Arthurian literature
- Romantic literature
- American literature
- Creative writing
- Scriptwriting
- Screenwriting
- Nineteenth-century literature
- Sixteenth-century literature
- European literature
- Modern literature
- Literary criticism
- Critical theory
- Literary research
- Classical literature
- Dramatic literature
- Poetry
- Project management
- Careers guidance
- Literacy
- Study skills
- Liberal Arts
- Material culture
- Humanities
- Social history
- Cultural history
- Victorian studies
- Historical research
- Medieval studies
- Renaissance studies
- Printing
- Book production
- Communication skills
- Publishing
- Bibliography
- Arts
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
5,330
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
8%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Liverpool offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Liverpool offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Historic city & heritage
- Active pub & club scene
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
64%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
English and literature graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, media, communications, education and the creative industries. Strong analytical and communication skills are valued across every sector, with many entering the civil service fast-stream or marketing roles.
- English and literature graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, media, communications, education and the creative industries.
- Strong analytical and communication skills are valued across every sector, with many entering the civil service fast-stream or marketing roles.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,380/month budget (housing $790, food $300, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,380/month budget (housing $790, food $300, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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