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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W800
Creative Writing
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing course develops contemporary creative writers across a variety of forms, genres, and platforms, including prose fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, audio drama, podcasting, and digital media. The course provides the time, space and support to explore ideas, grow confident, versatile, and diverse voices, and produce original, impactful work. You will engage deeply with creative and literary traditions, innovative techniques and technologies, and professional practices to prepare for a range of opportunities in the creative industries. International tuition fees are £18,570 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Creative Writing
Fiction Writing: Narrative Techniques
Poetry and Poetic Form
Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir
Screenwriting and Audio Drama
Digital Media and Multimodal Storytelling
Professional Practice and Publishing
Creative Writing Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:W800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: English Language or Literature A Level at Grade C or above. Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if they are not already holding or working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: English Language or Literature at Higher Level. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
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 — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
97%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
96%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Birmingham City University
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