English Literature

If diving into a good book or letting your imagination roam free through writing your own stories and poems sounds like your idea of heaven, then our English Literature & Creative Writing courses at University Centre Peterborough could be your perfect match.

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Meet Andrew, One of our English Tutors

In this short video, Andrew introduces the subject and talks through the courses available. He explains what students can expect to learn, the skills they can develop and how the subject could support their next step.

It is a useful way to get a feel for the course area before choosing the option that is right for you.

English Courses at University Centre Peterborough

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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.”