English and Creative Writing

Study English and Creative Writing in the heart of a truly global city.

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

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.

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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.

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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. 

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Student Excellence Awards

Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated undergraduate students’ achievements and recognised their hard work.

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Chat with our students

Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Books on display at the University of Westminster Archive

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