English and Creative Writing and Law

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 Law and English (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) Our approach to the English & Creative writing course is innovative, modern, and friendly, giving you a comprehensive understanding of English literature as a core basis for your creative work. The emphasis is on helping you develop a range of skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation. With us, you can study everything from poetry, to the novel, and drama (stage, screen, and radio). As part of your experience, you’ll get the chance to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers. We have a reputation for getting to know students as individuals. We also offer a wide range of options, many of them unique in the UK, reflecting our staff's interests and expertise. There are a number of ways you can study Law at Strathclyde. You can study the BA degree or in combination with another subject. Law involves the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the State. The study of Law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education. Please note that studying Law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme. Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are broad-based to start with. In Year 1, you'll study thre