Take this exciting opportunity to shape your own path through the study of English language, literature and creative writing.
Gain expertise in a wide variety of English topics.
Learn from an expert team of researchers and practising writers.
Choose your direction of study and discover the topics that fire your interest the most.
Team up with professionals and apply your skills in placements and projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to study all three areas of English. You’ll debate a dynamic variety of literary texts, explore the relationship between language and society, and develop your creative voice across a range of genres. If you’re enthusiastic about all areas of English, then this is the course for you.

Work placements

We’re committed to giving you the experience and confidence you need to take your skills and knowledge beyond the classroom.

You can gain professional experience in your second year by collaborating with external partners or undertaking a work placement. Previous students have worked with local schools and children’s charities to develop materials and resources. Many have also gained experience in publishing, journalism, event design and public relations – with some even starting their own businesses.

You can also work towards the Trinity College London TESOL certificate as part of your course credit. This internationally-recognised qualification allows you to teach English as a foreign language, while gaining valuable classroom and lesson planning experience at the same time.

Live projects

You’ll have opportunities to work with our industry and community partners. You can work independently and in teams – bringing your ideas to life with real-world project briefs.

Field trips 

We run local, regional and international field trips at no extra cost – such as writing retreats, festivals and theatre visits. Students in previous years have visited the London Book Fair, as well as events in Montreal, Canada and Zagreb, Croatia. Some have also taken part in the Festival of Debate and attended the ZEE-Jaipur Literature Festival in London.

Networking opportunities 

Studying in Sheffield puts you at the heart of a vibrant cultural scene. We work with renowned festivals held in the city, such as Off the Shelf literary festival and Doc/Fest, an international documentary film festival. 

These events attract literary agents, publishers and high profile writers. Past students have volunteered as delegates – gaining experience working at the festivals while growing their professional network. Plus our innovative masterclass programmes will give you a headstart in the writing and publishing industries. 

We also have a strong network of graduates – and we encourage you to connect with partners outside of the university to give you the best career opportunities possible.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Join a friendly and welcoming academic and creative community. You’ll be supported by expert researchers and a distinguished team of practising writers – including poets, novelists and scriptwriters – who all value and nurture your unique insights and perspectives. 

As you progress, you can choose to specialise in one of the disciplines or continue to combine all three.

You learn through

• lectures on specialist topics
• critical debates in seminars
• writing workshops
• one-to-one meetings with staff
• group work
• innovative assessments, projects and briefs
• live readings and special events

By studying English, you’ll develop a range of skills in critical and creative problem-solving. You’ll learn to communicate your ideas persuasively and embrace alternative perspectives. Working to set briefs and deadlines, you’ll also gain practical skills in research, time management and planning. 

This will equip you for a career in a variety of fields:

• marketing, communications and media
• publishing, arts and heritage
• local and regional government
• the charity sector
• education
• social work

 

UCAS points

• 112

This must include at least 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

• BBC at A Level.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

GCSE

• English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4

• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff.

We welcome applications from people of any age.

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.

The evidence that you provide in your personal statement and references will influence whether you shortlisted, so please take the time to plan and complete your application form.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Craft And Form	40	Coursework
Describing Language	20	Coursework
Linguistic Creativity	20	Coursework
Local To Global: Literary Explorations	40	Coursework

 

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Ideas Into Action	40	Coursework
Imagined Futures: Literature, Time And Hope	20	Coursework
What's The Story? Long And Short Fiction	20	Coursework

 

Year 3 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Changing Lives: Literature And Social Movements	20	Coursework
Counter-Culture And Creativity	20	Coursework
Creative Writing Major Project	40	Coursework
Exploring English Education	20	Coursework
Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian)	20	Coursework Practical
Language, Learning And Wellbeing	20	Coursework
Language Research Project	40	Coursework
Life On Earth: Writing And Environment	20	Coursework
Literature Research Project	40	Coursework
Make It New: Experimental Writing	20	Coursework
Reading And The Mind	20	Coursework
Revealing Gender	20	Coursework
Tesol Classroom Teaching And Reflection	20	Coursework
The Ends Of The Earth: Literature And The Anthropocene	20	Coursework
The Spectacular City: Exploring Urban Spaces	20	Coursework
Writing For Change: Writing And Advocacy	20	Coursework
Writing For Young People	20	Coursework