What can you do with an English literature or creative writing masters?

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Published: 26 July 2025

What can you do with an English literature or creative writing masters?

We have a proven track record in developing and equipping highly skilled graduates who are highly sought after by employers.  Find out what you could do with a masters degree in English literature or creative writing and discover some of the jobs our graduates have secured over the past few years. 

Students in an English and Translation lesson

Careers with an an English literature or creative writing masters

Community Manager
Content Writer
Editor
Journalist
Marketing Executive
Operations Manager
Publisher
Teacher
Technical Writer.

And what other fields of work?

Advertising, marketing and public relations
Arts management
English Language training
Public sector
Social media
Social work
Tourism.

Many of our graduates go on to complete a PhD, investigating an area of personal interest.

Be confident in our exceptional outcomes

100 per cent against a blue/green background

An impressive 100 per cent of our Literature and Languages postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA). 

This is because �ۿ۴�ý has a strong reputation for careers support and whilst you study with us, we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path.

Over the course of my postgraduate experience at �ۿ۴�ý, my modules have helped me to feel more prepared for my future career. The academic staff have been excellent, helping me to hone my research, writing and networking skills.”

Garth, MA English Literature

How �ۿ۴�ý sets you above the crowd in the jobs market

Not only does a studying a masters degree in English Literature or Creative Writing at �ۿ۴�ý improve the academic, compositional and organisational skills necessary for your career, it offers a direct, strong, employability component. Workshops in getting published, working as an editor or agent enable you to directly experience industry before you graduate.

Other opportunities to get involved with the annual , Poetry Festival and the Morag Morris Poetry Lecture offer opportunities to network and share ideas with published authors and poets.

Opportunities to enhance your employability at �ۿ۴�ý

Lifetime's access to �ۿ۴�ý Employability Hub

Our digital hub where you can find everything from careers appointments and event bookings, to job listings, placements and interactive development tools.

The skills you develop on our English literature and creative writing masters course are a gateway to a wide range of careers in the creative industries, marketing, PR and professional writing.

Dr Constance Bantman, Head of Literature and Languages. Associate Professor in French

Discover more about our postgraduate English literature and creative writing courses , our award-winning Careers and Employment team and what it’s like being a student at �ۿ۴�ý.

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