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6th in the UK for Creative Writing (Complete University Guide 2027)

Creative Writing at Royal Holloway has been ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide, 2027. We were simultaneously ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects (outcomes) in Creative Writing. 

Professor Robert Eaglestone receives a national Contribution to the Teaching of English award.

The award, given by the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE), recognises his exceptional and sustained contribution to the study, teaching and public advocacy of English over several decades. 

English Recommended Summer Reading Lists

Click here for an indicative reading list. 

2nd

in the UK for graduate prospects in Creative Writing

Source: Complete University Guide 2025

2nd

in the UK for Creative Writing.

Source: Complete University Guide 2025

1st

in the UK for world leading or internationally excellent research

Source: THE, REF institutions ranked by subject 2022

Top 10

in the UK for graduate prospects in English

Source: Guardian University Guide 2025

97.8%

of students say staff are good at explaining things

Source: National Student Survey, 2026