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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W801

Creative Writing

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Carmarthen, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£15,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Carmarthen, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Creative Writing programme, guided by the National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE), is designed to nurture and inspire budding writers. This course provides a supportive yet critical community where you can develop your skills and create new works. Through carefully designed modules, you will enhance your creative and critical awareness of the elements and techniques that make for effective writing. International tuition fees are £15,600 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 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Complemented by a strong emphasis on the critical
Self-reflective
Editorial aspects of writing practice
UCAS Code:W801
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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£46,800

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,500£14,500£19,500
5 years£11,500£19,500£27,000

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 44% below UK average salary
This course
£14,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
41%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers Creative Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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