If diving into a good book and letting your imagination roam free through stories and ideas sounds like your idea of heaven, then our English Literature courses at University Centre Peterborough could be your perfect match.
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Career-focused education
This course offers two pathways. If your passion for reading is matched by a love for writing, our English Literature with Creative Writing option will suit you perfectly. It’s crafted to provide you with the essential skills that are at the core of all great creative writing.
Achieving Academic Excellence
Over 80% of our students graduate with a 2:1 or above, reflecting our commitment to high academic standards.
15 Years of Educational Expertise
Proudly delivering quality courses for 15 years, UCP is a cornerstone of higher education in our community.
Award-Winning Education
UCP has been recognised with a TEF Silver award, underlining our excellence in teaching, learning and outcomes.
English Literature Courses
Our courses are highlighted by an annual Literary Festival, a wonderful chance to interact with and learn from well-known authors and poets. This event brings the vibrancy of the literary world right to you, offering an immersive and inspirational experience like no other.
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Case Studies
Kirstie Marfleet
“Receiving the Malcolm Bradbury Trust Scholarship was an incredible honour,” shares Kirstie Marfleet, a dedicated BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing student at University Centre Peterborough. She reflects “It has opened up so many doors for me, allowing me to work with schools and be involved in other exciting projects”.
Kat Beeton
“I was crowned Poet Laureate 2022 by the Syntax Poetry Festival judges in the final year of my English Degree. Being Poet Laureate, for me, means a bigger platform and a louder voice to do the things I am passionate about.”
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