English, History and Writing
Our courses combine creative and academic work with valued transferrable skills. You'll learn from renowned academics and published researchers, and broaden your experience through engaging with some of Bristol's leading names in heritage and culture.
"The Creative and Professional Writing Course is inspirational. It will give you the tools to thrive in any industry and as a content creator."
Déborah BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
100%
of BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics students satisfied with the quality of their course overall (The National Student Survey, 2022).
1st
out of 38 universities for our English Language courses (The National Student Survey, 2022).
100%
of BA(Hons) English students satisfied with the quality of their course overall (The National Student Survey, 2022).
Foundation English, History and Writing courses (2023/24 entry)
- Creative and Professional Writing (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
- English Language and Linguistics (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
- English Literature (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
- English Literature with Writing (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
- History (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
"I utilise so many of the skills I learnt at UWE Bristol. From studying a degree that is so much about your ability to write, research and digest complex information to developing event management skills through the English society. When the time came to apply for jobs, I felt like my CV really stood out."
Joe McLean BA(Hons) English Literature
Undergraduate English, History and Writing courses (2023/24 entry)
- Creative and Professional Writing - BA(Hons)
- English Language and Linguistics - BA(Hons)
- English Literature - BA(Hons)
- English Literature with Writing - BA(Hons)
- Film Studies - BA(Hons)
- History - BA(Hons)
Professional development courses
- Professional Development - MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Professional Development - BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)/FdA/FdSc/GradDip/Dip/CertHE/GradCert/Cert
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