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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W800

Creative Writing

University of Winchester
Winchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,700Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing at University of Winchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Winchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Study the craft of writing through a multi-genre and professional approach - Move progressively through a structured series of writing assignments and exercises, enhanced by a workshop environment - Immerse yourself in an independent creative project in your final year - Networking opportunities with authors, publishers and agents We take a holistic approach aiming towards you not only becoming the best writer you can be, but ensuring you understand how you can use your writing in a professional capacity. To help you achieve this, our department of passionate and supportive le... International tuition fees are £16,700 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 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fiction Writing Workshop
Poetry and Poetic Form
Creative Non-Fiction
Professional Writing and Publishing
Narrative Techniques and Storytelling
Literary Analysis and Criticism
Independent Creative Project
Writing for Different Media
UCAS Code:W800
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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,100

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 Winchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£32,000£34,000
3 years£15,000£20,500£25,000
5 years£19,500£26,500£31,000

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

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£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University of Winchester

University of Winchester offers Creative Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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