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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W801

Creative Writing with Placement

Brunel University of London
Uxbridge, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,400Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing with Placement at Brunel University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Uxbridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. From modern fiction and comedy to screenwriting and poetry – there are a number of exciting and creatively stimulating genres you will be able to explore and master on our Creative Writing programme. Whether you’re interested in travel writing, journalism, comedy screenwriting, the short story or the contemporary novel, Brunel has a wide range of staff who regularly produce bestselling novels, screenplays for major movies or journalism for the best of the British and international press. Combining this expertise with a supportive environment for students looking to break into writing, the B... International tuition fees are £17,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Creative Writing Foundations
Fiction Writing Techniques
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Screenwriting and Dramatic Writing
Contemporary Novel Studies
Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing
Professional Practice and Publishing
Placement Year in Creative Industries
UCAS Code:W801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

30 - 28 points

including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C or above)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,600

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Brunel University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,500£24,500£28,500
5 years£23,500£29,000£35,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
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

60%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%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
92%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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