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What can I do with my English and Creative Writing degree?

Graduates from English and Creative Writing courses enter a wide variety of jobs. Employers value the wide range of skills that are developed on these programmes.

Some of these skills include:

  • Critical thinking
  • Effective self-management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Research skills
  • The ability to work independently
  • Creativity
  • Problem solving skills

Explore your future

Options with a Degree in English & Creative Writing

Further ideas and resources

Finding a graduate job

Don’t forget to look at our graduate vacancies to explore where to find roles including those in the North West if you are planning to stay local once you graduate.

Edge Hill graduate vacancies Finding graduate vacancies in the North West

Developing skills

Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills. Employers value experience developed in many different settings.

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities

Useful websites

We have curated this collection of useful websites for students and graduates looking for employment in roles related to English and Creative Writing.