Creative Writing (including a Foundation Year)

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing (including a Foundation Year) at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On our course, you will develop as a creative writer with tuition and guidance from our team of professional writers. In your first year, you will be introduced to the basic principles of Creative Writing with seminars, lectures and workshops on writing Poetry, Prose Fiction and Drama. In year two, you will build upon this foundation with more complex learning and writing in flash fiction and poetry. International tuition fees are £14,950 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 a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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