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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P502
Journalism with Creative Writing
University of LeicesterLeicester, England
0 yearsDuration
£20,200Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
65%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leicester, the BA (Hons) Journalism with Creative Writing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The best journalism is creative. It makes people think, makes people laugh, makes people change their minds. Creative writing skills can improve your journalism – and journalism skills can improve your creative writing. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Journalism Fundamentals and Practice
News Writing and Reporting
Digital Media and Multiplatform Journalism
Creative Fiction and Narrative
Poetry and Poetic Craft
Feature Writing and Long-form Journalism
Scriptwriting and Broadcast Media
Professional Practice and Work Placement
UCAS Code:P502
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,200
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£20,200
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 — University of Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £22,500 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £32,000 | £41,000 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH24-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
20%Studying
25%Work & Study
55%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
68%
Overall
Teaching on my course
65%Learning opportunities
66%Assessment and feedback
57%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
66%Learning resources
83%Student voice
50%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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