English Literature and Creative Writing

English Literature and creative writing

  Turn the page and transform the way you read, write and think.  

Why study English Literature and Creative Writing at Kent?

Storytelling starts here. From classic literature and contemporary novels to poetry, scripts, and even video games, our course covers a broad range of genres, giving you the flexibility to enjoy a programme that is creative and vibrant.

Write the next chapter in your own story

Study English Literature and Creative Writing in a city with a rich literary heritage, exploring everything from Chaucer and Shakespeare to dystopian fiction and contemporary poetry. 

Our courses blends literary analysis with creative practice, so you will read across genres and eras while developing your own voice through writing workshops, seminars, and project‑based modules that might see you crafting fiction, poetry or scripts. 

You will tackle big ideas like identity, activism, power, and social change through optional modules, giving you the tools to think critically and write with purpose. 

With personalised supervision, small group work, and opportunities to create a major project in your final year, this degree helps you build skills in storytelling and creativity that are valuable in a wide range of careers.


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92% of our English Literature students were positive about the teaching on their course. (NSS 2025)

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Creative Writing at Kent was ranked 1st in the UK for on track graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2026.

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88% of our Creative Writing students were positive about the level of academic support on their course. (NSS 2025)

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91% of our English Literature students felt free to express their ideas, opinions and beliefs on their course. (NSS 2025)

Read between the lines

At the Rutherford Extension, studying English Literature and Creative Writing comes to life. You'll go to lectures which spark ideas, seminars which fuel debate and every class is a chance to read, write, and explore your own voice.  

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Step into our cartoon archive and dive into a world where humor, history, and art collide! You can explore classic strips, rare sketches and get inspired by the creativity and storytelling of great artist.

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From rare books and manuscripts to letters, maps, and unique archival items, the Special Collections in the Templeman Library lets you handle Kent's history firsthand.  

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