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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W800
Creative Writing
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Edge Hill University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. As a writer, you are an artist and a craftsperson. Our creative writing degree gives you the tools and skills you need to grow into the best writer you can be. During the course, you experiment with different kinds of writing. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Creative Writing Fundamentals
Poetry Workshop and Craft
Fiction Writing: Short Form
Long-Form Narrative Development
Screenwriting and Dramatic Writing
Non-Fiction Writing and Memoir
Editing and Revising Practice
Contemporary Literature and Critical Analysis
UCAS Code:W800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| 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
£14,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £9,500 | £17,500 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £21,000 | £27,000 |
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▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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: CAH19-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
100%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
77%Learning resources
85%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About Edge Hill University
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