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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W8Q3

Creative Writing and English Literature

University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,100Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature at University of East Anglia UEA is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Norwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Overview Do you dream of being a writer? Fantasise about seeing your name on a book cover, up in lights in the West End, or on the credits of a film? Wonder how to get into the creative industries? International tuition fees are £23,100 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction
Poetry Composition and Craft
Scriptwriting for Stage and Screen
English Literature: Medieval to Romantic
English Literature: Modern and Contemporary
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Creative Practice and Professional Development
Genres
Forms and Experimentation
UCAS Code:W8Q3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

including English Literature, or one of the subjects listed below. Contextual offer: ABB including English Literature, or one of the subjects listed below: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Psychology or Law

International Baccalaureate

34 points

including 6 in HL English, History, Global Politics or Psychology

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,100

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£69,300

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East Anglia UEA

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£27,000
5 years£22,000£27,500£35,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — 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
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH19-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
20%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
94%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£800scholarship value
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About University of East Anglia UEA

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