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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WR90

BA Creative Writing and Modern Languages

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£19,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) BA Creative Writing and Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you are interested in enhancing, broadening, and developing your voice and want to explore, discover and immerse yourself in the words that have shaped our world, then a degree in Creative Writing and Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University might be for you. Our cross-disciplinary degree will introduce you to an ever-expanding industry, providing you with a promising and advantageous start after graduation. You can learn the craft of writing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more, in addition to weekly language classes that where you will see your linguistic competencies f... International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Creative Writing Fundamentals
Poetry Workshop and Practise
Narrative Fiction and Storytelling
Screenwriting and Dramatic Forms
Modern Language Skills and Communication
Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Translation and Cross-Cultural Writing
Final Year Creative Project
UCAS Code:WR90
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,760

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£14,000£19,000£24,000
3 years£11,500£15,500£22,000
5 years£16,000£20,000£26,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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