English Clearing Courses

BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline allows you to combine your interests from a range of modules in English literature, English language, drama, and creative writing. You will be encouraged to pursue your passion and develop vital skills needed for a range of exciting careers in areas such as teaching, media, publishing, marketing, and administration. 

This English multidiscipline course is taught by expert tutors who deliver a diverse curriculum that engages with culture and identity in the 21st century. Masterclasses with professionals will give you insights into the publishing, theatre, literary, and film industries. You will also explore the therapeutic power of creative writing, the work of drama in social settings, and the application of language to health and social services.

Whether you’re a practising poet or a blossoming academic, our BA (Hons) English Literature Clearing course will give you the tools you need to take the first step in your literary career. Over three years, you’ll delve into the world of words, studying literature through diverse theoretical perspectives. 

Looking for a course with an interdisciplinary focus? Studying an English literature Clearing course at Salford means you’ll also have the chance to choose from modules specialising in language, theatre, film adaptation, and creative writing.

Language is a fundamental part of what makes us human, but how often do we stop and think about it? It’s a crucial tool for us to be able to communicate our understanding of the world around us. Sound interesting? If so, our BA (Hons) English Language Clearing degree is the right option for you.  

Designed to delve into the varieties and histories of language, this course will give you the training you need to understand how the written and spoken word is structured and acquired. Analysing a range of perspectives, you’ll also explore how linguistics varies across regions, and how words can help us form identities and influence social change.

Our BA (Hons) English and Film course offers an in-depth exploration of two powerful cultural forms, giving you the chance to study them both separately and in dialogue with one another. You’ll delve into a broad range of literature, developing sharp analytical and creative thinking skills that will help you interpret texts within their wider historical and societal contexts. At the same time, you’ll examine the impact of cinema across the globe – from Hollywood and British film to productions from Europe, Asia, Latin America and beyond. You'll consider film not only as entertainment, but also as a political and cultural force, shaping and reflecting the world around us.

Throughout the course, you'll investigate how stories are told across different mediums, and what they can reveal about the societies that produce them. 

Whether you're analysing a novel or critiquing a film, you'll be encouraged to think critically, write creatively, and engage with global perspectives.

On our BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Multidiscipline) course, you’ll have access to the wide range of creative writing opportunities Manchester has to offer. You’ll join a thriving community of practising writers, playwrights, and authors, with the chance to flourish in our state-of-the-art campuses in MediaCity and Peel Park – both of which are designed to nurture talent across the city. 

Whatever platform or medium you choose to explore, we’ll support you. By taking on one of our creative writing degree Clearing places, you’ll have access to our TV and radio studios, video and audio facilities, and our excellent live performance spaces. Our students, staff and industry also regularly perform shows at our on-campus New Adelphi Theatre to public audiences. 

Our creative writing programme is ranked 10th in the UK for creative writing in the Guardian University Guide 2025.