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York St John University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 3S4S
Creative Writing with Foundation Year
York St John UniversityYork, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) Creative Writing with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) programmes with Foundation Year are open to a wide range of students who do not yet have the qualifications to apply for an undergraduate degree programme in Humanities and Social Sciences. You may be a mature student who would like to work towards a degree; or you may have recently left further education without the qualifications required to access the degree programme of your choice. The Foundation Year offers you the opportunity to grow in confidence in academic study through the development of key skills and the exploration of diverse themes and cutting-edge developments ... International tuition fees are £14,000 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 a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Creative Writing
Literary Analysis and Interpretation
Writing for Different Genres
Critical Thinking and Research Methods
Narrative Techniques and Storytelling
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Professional Writing and Publishing Practices
UCAS Code:3S4S
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£56,000
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £16,000 | £22,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
10%Work & Study
40%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
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
88%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Creative Writing with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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