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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW3F
English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year)
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£19,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. In choosing Aberystwyth University's English and Creative Writing with integrated Foundation Year degree you will have the opportunity to develop both your creative and critical writing skills. Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [English Literature and Creative Writing, QW38]. Taught by distinguished, practising writers, you will find the degree both innovative, challenging and rewarding. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Literary Analysis
Creative Writing Foundations
British Literature Through the Ages
Poetry and Poetic Techniques
Prose Fiction: Form and Narrative
Drama and Performance Studies
Advanced Creative Writing Practice
UCAS Code:QW3F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
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
£5,760
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
95%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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