Why study here?
The study of English allows you to make connections and unlock cultures around the globe. We offer a thought-provoking, diverse study environment, where you’ll develop your existing communication and critical skills. Whether you’re interested in literature, creative writing, English language or linguistics, we offer an interdisciplinary approach where you’ll be taught by experts ranging from well-known academics to writers, artists and curators.
Courses
2025/26 Full-time
- Arabic and English BA Honours
- Chinese and English BA Honours
- Creative and Professional Writing BA Honours
- Creative Writing and English Language BA Honours
- Creative Writing and English Literature BA Honours
- Creative Writing and English Literature with Foundation BA Honours
- Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours
- English Language and International Communication BA Honours
- English Language and Linguistics BA Honours
- English Language and Linguistics with Foundation BA Honours
- English Literature and History BA Honours
- English Literature and Language BA Honours
- English Literature and Language with Foundation BA Honours
- English Literature BA Honours
- English Literature with Foundation BA Honours
- French and English BA Honours
- Spanish and English BA Honours
2025/26 Part-time day
- Creative and Professional Writing BA Honours
- Creative Writing and English Language BA Honours
- Creative Writing and English Literature BA Honours
- Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours
- English Language and International Communication BA Honours
- English Language and Linguistics BA Honours
- English Literature and History BA Honours
- English Literature and Language BA Honours
- English Literature BA Honours
2024/25 Full-time
- Creative Writing: Writing the City MA (January)
- Cultural and Critical Studies MA (January)
- English Language and Linguistics MA (January)
- English Language and Literature MA (January)
- English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA (January)
- Professional Writing MA (January)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (January)
2024/25 Open/Distance Learning Part time
2024/25 Open/Distance Learning Full time
2024/25 Part-time day
- Creative Writing: Writing the City MA (January)
- Cultural and Critical Studies MA (January)
- English Language and Linguistics MA (January)
- English Language and Literature MA (January)
- English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA (January)
- Professional Writing MA (January)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (January)
2025/26 Full-time
- Creative Writing: Writing the City MA
- Cultural and Critical Studies MA
- English Language and Linguistics MA
- English Language and Literature MA
- English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA
- Professional Writing MA
- Professional Writing with Extended Work Placement MA
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
2025/26 Open/Distance Learning Part time
2025/26 Open/Distance Learning Full time
2025/26 Part-time day
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
Upcoming courses
* The following courses are expected to be open for applications soon.
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Careers
Industry links
Based in the heart of London, we have strong collaborative relationships with cultural institutions in the UK, such as the Tate and the Museum of London, as well as abroad with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. As part of the Employing Humanities programme, you’ll engage with employers from various fields through tailored humanities career fairs and the ‘Hackathon’, where employers provide live briefs for student work. Previous employers have included Meta, Channel 4, BBC News, Mind, Brand Advance and WaterAid.
Job roles
Our English and Creative Writing students go on to work in many diverse roles such as:
- Journalist
- Publisher
- Copywriter
- Teacher
- Editor
- Novelist/poet
- Marketing manager
- Civil servant
- Radio/television producer
- A wide range of roles in business
Westminster stories
Employing Humanities Programme
Discover our tailored scheme to develop career readiness, open to all Humanities students at Westminster.
Dr Hannah Copley shortlisted for T.S. Eliot Prize
Creative Writing Senior Lecturer Dr Hannah Copley was recently shortlisted for the Thomas Stearns (T.S.) Eliot Prize for her poetry collection titled Lapwing.
Student Excellence Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated undergraduate students’ achievements and recognised their hard work.
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
What our students say
Kseniya Pasiukevich
English Language and Linguistics BA - 2022
Studying at Westminster offered me so many more career opportunities in London than I would’ve got studying elsewhere. I loved the topics my course covered, as well as the flexibility to choose my modules throughout the years, which really allowed me to shape my degree to what I hoped to progress into in the future.
Vritti Bansal
Creative Writing: Writing the City MA - 2013
Freelance food and travel writer
I was able to hone my writing skills under the expertise of my professors and supervisors, who were fantastic guides. Overall, the course helped me reach my goals of working as a food and travel writer for different publications by giving me the necessary technical knowledge and creative freedom.
Victor Ayala Millan
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA - 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the University. My lecturers were always very supportive and knowledgeable in their field. Also, the campus provides a fantastic location in central London with a truly multicultural vibe. A great mix of local and international students and teaching staff.
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Facilities
University Records and Archives
Our archival collection will provide you with hands-on experience and develop your research skills. University Records and Archives opens up a wide range of resources to you, enabling you to learn about our history and research significant themes by consulting thousands of items.
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