Creative Writing and English Literature

About this programme

With our creative writing and English literature degree, you'll explore great literary works and be inspired to find your own creative voice. Our degree in Creative Writing and English Literature explores literature, drama, poetry, fiction, visual art and theatre, mostly from 1800 onwards. You will examine the works themselves and the social and historical contexts in which they were written. The creative writing aspects of the course complement this, enabling you to focus on writing fiction, poetry, performance writing, playwriting, screenwriting and journalism. Popular career options for our Creative Writing and English Literature graduates include professional writing, research, teaching, journalism, publishing and arts administration. You can continue your studies or move into areas such as teaching with one of our postgraduate degrees. This course is being refreshed for 2027/8 building-in employability, real-world problem solving skills, and wellbeing initiatives for a future-focused learning experience. Modules shown are indicative topics and will be updated in Spring 2027. Course information is currently unavailable for this programme. Please contact course-info@gre.ac.uk for more information. You will be taught by an experienced team of professional and qualified writers / practitioners with industry experience. Teaching is informed by our research and writing. We are offering virtual events so you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you. To find out more about our Open Days and Campus Tours or if you need any assistance, plea