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. 

Top jobs 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.  Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:

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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

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We’re renowned for developing highly sought-after graduates. Ninety-seven per cent of our Literature and Languages postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA). 

Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path.

Over the course of my postgraduate experience at Surrey, 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 Surrey sets you above the crowd in the jobs market

Not only does a studying a masters degree in English Literature or Creative Writing at Surrey 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 Surrey New Writers Festival, 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 Surrey

Our in-house employment agency, Unitemps

Unitemps is the University's in-house job agency and can help you find temporary work across campus and in local Guildford businesses. With an office on campus, you'll be able to work alongside your studies.

Lifetime's access to Surrey Pathfinder

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

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Professional Skills Award

Focus on developing the skills you need to stand out in the jobs market. You will have the chance to enjoy new experiences, reflect on your personal development and add to your CV.

SurreyConnects

This is the ‘LinkedIn’ of the University of Surrey where you can connect with Surrey staff, students and alumni. It's a place where students and recent graduates can contact each other for mentoring, networking and gaining some invaluable career advice.

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 Surrey.

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

Top jobs with an English literature or creative writing masters