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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W803
Creative Writing with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BA (Hons) Creative Writing with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. 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... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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
Foundation Academic Skills
Creative Writing Fundamentals
Fiction Writing and Narrative Technique
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Screenwriting and Dramatic Writing
Literary Analysis and Critical Practice
Publishing and the Writing Industry
Professional Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W803
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDE |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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 (4 years)£68,000
Home Student Fee
£5,760
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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