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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W801

Creative Writing

University of Greenwich
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,975Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at University of Greenwich is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This creative writing degree uses the study of great writing from different periods and cultures to help you grow as a writer. Our degree in creative writing explores the written word across a wide variety of forms and genres. As well as studying fiction and poetry, you'll produce work for stage and screen and for online media. With option modules, you can expand your studies to include a foreign language or specialise in particular fields of writing, such as journalism. International tuition fees are £17,975 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 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

Foundations of Creative Writing
Fiction Writing and Narrative Technique
Poetry: Form and Practice
Screenwriting and Dramatic Writing
Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Contemporary World Literature
Professional Writing and Journalism
Independent Creative Project
UCAS Code:W801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,975

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,925

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£30,000
3 years£17,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£36,000

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
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£3,000scholarship value
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£5,750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

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£1,000scholarship value
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The Global Greenwich Bursary

University of Greenwich · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Greenwich

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