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Published: 11 March 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.  

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.  

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. 

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