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Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W800
Creative Writing
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 4th in the UK for satisfaction with teaching in the subject area of Creative Writing - The Guardian University Guide 2026. Study Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University and turn your passion for storytelling into an employable skillset. Whether you want to write novels, poetry, screenplays, or work in media, publishing or marketing, this course will give you the tools to craft your written voice and build a career with words. What you’ll learn - Create original work across a range of genres, from fiction to poetry to screenwriting. - Analyse literature to sha... International tuition fees are £17,000 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Fiction Writing Craft
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Screenwriting for Stage and Screen
Literary Analysis and Critical Reading
Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir
Publishing
Professions and the Writing Industry
Digital Storytelling and New Media
Creative Writing Dissertation
UCAS Code:W800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Please see our website for information |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,000
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 — Canterbury Christ Church University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £21,000 | £23,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
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
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
92%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Canterbury Christ Church University
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