Think ‘English’ - our top tips!
Looking for some tips to get you thinking about either studying English Literature or Creative Writing at undergraduate level? If so, look no further - our subject teaching teams have a few suggestions which might help.
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Our courses
We offer degrees in English literature, English language, creative writing, and English language teaching. You’ll explore everything from fiction and poetry to playwriting and linguistics – opening doors to careers in writing for stage or screen, publishing, marketing, or language teaching.
Applied Linguistics, MA
Develop your understanding of the key concepts in applied linguistics. Build academic and professional skills for language-related careers, including TESOL.
Creative & Critical Writing, MPhil/PhD
For this MPhil/PhD you will produce a full-length creative work (a novel, collection of poems, or play) and an accompanying work of critical reflection.
Creative Writing and English Literature, BA Hons
Develop skills in literary analysis and use them to inform your own writing style with this degree in creative writing and English literature.
Creative Writing, BA Hons
Develop as a writer of poetry, fiction, drama and screenwriting with our BA in creative writing. Analyse the work of others to cultivate your writing style.
Creative Writing, MA
Study and produce creative works in every genre with our MA Creative Writing. Explore cultural contexts, research methods and London’s creative industries.
English Language and Literature, BA Hons
Learn to analyse language and develop new ways of reading and studying literary texts with our BA in English language and literature. Find out more.
English Language and TESOL, BA Hons
Explore how we acquire language and how we teach it with our BA English Language & TESOL. Learn more.
English Literature, BA Hons
Our BA English Literature degree allows you to specialise in the study of poetry, prose, film and theatre, alongside many other disciplines.
English Literature, MA
Study different ways of looking at and writing about London with this exciting MA.
English Literature, MPhil/PhD
Our English Literature research degree (MPhil/ PhD) allows you to undertake the rigorous and critical exploration of literatures in English, including publication processes and histories.
Why Greenwich is great for English degrees
Explore literature or language or creative writing and study at our stunning campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is within easy reach of London’s cultural and creative highlights.
The Greenwich Anthology
The annual Greenwich Anthology showcases an inspiring collection of poetry and prose by our creative students. Explore the full collection here.
5 Questions with an English Literature Student
Hear from Jasmine - a BA (Hons) English Literature student - about her course, her experiences as a student at Greenwich and her aspirations!
Student goes above and beyond on her work placement
While on placement in a primary school, a Greenwich English student takes the initiative to help pupils’ parents build their language skills. Find out more.
Greenwich School of Humanities and Social Sciences Excels in Student Satisfaction and Graduate Prospects Rankings
The results in two 2025 league tables underline the School’s focus on delivering a great student experience.
