BA (Hons) Creative Writing

... United Kingdom
... Edge Hill University

Course Overview

As a writer, you are an artist and a craftsperson. Our creative writing degree gives you the tools and skills you need to grow into the best writer you can be.

During the course, you experiment with different kinds of writing. You’ll create original poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. We’ll help send your imagination soaring in writing scripts and narratives for stage, screen, and games.

We encourage you to challenge yourself. You’ll learn to analyze and edit your own work to make your writing better: an ability every good writer must develop.

We are proud of our supportive Edge Hill writing community. It has helped students like you achieve their potential for over thirty years. Our teaching team consists entirely of published writers, so understand what it’s like to start a writing career. Our visiting professionals – writers, producers, editors, poets, and dramatists – love to share their knowledge. We all work together so you can succeed.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required but the study or experience of the English Language, English Literature, Drama, or Media would be preferred.

We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Ormskirk, England


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years, Part-time, 6 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £15,500,


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