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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300

English: Creative and Professional Writing

University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing at University of Sunderland is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore and develop your own creative talent. Acquire skills in pitching, presenting and networking. Work with established organisations and develop your portfolio for a varied and fulfilling writing career. International tuition fees are £17,500 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, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Submitting Short Fiction and Poetry
Regional Writing
Environmental Writing and The Business of Writing
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£19,500£24,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£28,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 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

65%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
15%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
98%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland offers English: Creative and Professional Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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