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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W810

Creative Writing

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. At the Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University, we specialise in the development of writing talent across a wide range of established and new forms, from prose fiction, screenwriting, and poetry to digital art, spoken word and writing for computer games. You’ll be taught by writers who are experts in their field - award-winning poets, novelists, screenwriters and content creators. You will be a part of a stimulating, vibrant, highly supportive culture. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Prose Fiction Fundamentals
Poetry: Forms and Practice
Screenwriting and Script Development
Creative Writing Workshop
Digital Narratives and Interactive Media
Spoken Word and Performance Writing
Writing for Games and Immersive Media
Professional Practice and Publishing
UCAS Code:W810
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

An English subject at GCE A Level is preferred, e.g. English Language, English Literature, English Language/Literature or Creative Writing. Subjects such as Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Religious Education, History, Media Studies and General Studies will also be considered

International Baccalaureate

26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£60,000

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 — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£25,500
3 years£14,500£18,500£22,500
5 years£18,500£21,000£26,500

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 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
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 £2,500 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

70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
68%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Creative Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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