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Santander Scholarship
Birmingham City University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£10,460Per Year (Intl)
£1,057Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA in Creative Writing helps you to develop your potential as a novelist, poet, scriptwriter or non-fiction author. It is taught by distinguished writers, with the support of a superb range of guest seminars and masterclasses by visiting authors, editors and agents, through our Institute of Creative and Critical Writing. What's covered in this course? Our MA Creative Writing will help you to fulfil your potential as a writer, whether you work in fiction, poetry, screenplay or creative non-fiction. It is taught by distinguished authors, with the support of a superb range of gues... International tuition fees are £10,460 per year, home/UK fees are £1,057 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
Advanced Fiction Writing
Poetry and Poetic Practice
Screenwriting and Dramatic Form
Creative Non-Fiction
Literary Criticism and Theory
Professional Practice for Writers
Independent Creative Project
Research Methods in Creative Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements As such, the University will not be able to guarantee placements for students who have registered for the professional placement option. 27 June 2026 Book your place What to expect Entry Requirements Essential requirements Applicants will need to submit a portfolio of writing, published or unpublished, of recent creative work. You must submit a portfolio of your creative writing. Please submit your portfolio as either a Word document or PDF file. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£10,460
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£10,460
Home Student Fee
£1,057
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
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💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
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