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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

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Course Overview

The BA Creative Writing is an exciting program of study that gives you the opportunity to explore a range of disciplines, from fiction to poetry, scriptwriting to creative non-fiction.

You will be taught by some of the UK’s leading writers, including playwright David Eldridge (Beginning), screenwriter Daragh Carville (The Bay), and writer and critic Katherine Angel (Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again). Under the guidance of these and other practicing award-winning writers, you will:

build an understanding of the craft of writing

hone your authorial technique

learn the vital skills of reading as a writer.

Through practical projects and engagement with visiting professionals, you will broaden your understanding of the many aspects of the writing industry. You will also complete an extended creative project in a specific genre in your final year.

Graduates can pursue career paths in creative writing, journalism, education, or media production. Possible professions include:

author

journalist

higher education lecturer

screenwriter.

Birkbeck creative writing graduates include:

Niki Aguirre

Sarah Alexander

Laura Allsop

Iphgenia Baal

Phoebe Blatton

Nicole Burstein

Tray Butler

Melissa De Villiers

Liz Fremantle

A. J. Grainger

Julia Gray

Emma Henderson

Sally Hinchcliffe

Anna Hope

Heidi James

Olya Knezevic

Nik Korpon

Matthew Loukes

Nii Parkes

Helen Pike

Nadim Safdar

Karin Salvalaggio

David Savill.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16020, (INT)

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