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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: SE57

Creative Writing and English Literature (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,330Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bath Spa University, the BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature (Professional Placement Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop professional skills and follow your passion for literature and writing with an exciting combination of creative practice and critical thinking, led by expert researchers and award-winning authors. - Engage with the world beyond university. Work with communities, international institutions, literary festivals, publishing houses and cultural projects. - Your projects, your way, with our support. International tuition fees are £18,330 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Literary Analysis and Criticism
Creative Writing Practice: Poetry and Prose
Contemporary Global Literature
Professional Placement Year
Scriptwriting and Performance
Publishing and Digital Media
Literary Research and Critical Methods
Independent Creative Project
UCAS Code:SE57
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,330

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,320

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,330

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,500£27,000
3 years£14,500£18,000£22,500
5 years£18,500£22,500£27,500

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 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
7%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

6 Scholarships Available

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Professional Placement Year Bursary

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Undergraduate Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Bath Spa University

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Creative Writing and English Literature (Professional Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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