English and Creative Writing

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked: 1 st in the UK for Creative Writing and Top 10 in the UK for English (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) The BA English & Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde combines critical analysis of language and literature with technical and artistic instruction in creative writing. As an English student, you'll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature. You'll read texts from a wide range of literary periods, and debate key issues such as identity, race, gender and what it is to be a human. At the same time, you will work with experienced, award-winning published authors to become a better writer. You will develop your technical skills in the company of other burgeoning writers and gain a fuller understanding of how to use character, plot, structure and genre. As well as becoming a better, more knowledgeable writer, you will strengthen your skills in presentation, verbal communication and critical thinking. Many graduates go on to become working writers – either creatively or in journalism – or move into careers in publishing, advertising, marketing, PR, and education. All students take one English & Creative Writing class in each semester of the first year. These classes introduce the advanced study of literature and include a focus on research methods and techniques for writing essays – with the option of using a creative as well as critical approach.