BA (Hons) Creative Writing

As a Creative Writing student, you will work with, and become part of, a world class community of writers who will help you develop your skills in areas such as fiction, script, poetry, writing for games, and non-fiction. For almost three decades we have enabled students to find their creative voices, pioneering the use of reflective work to enhance their progression. Our aim is to help you develop your writing in innovative and exciting ways, becoming the best writer you can be. Alongside this, we offer you opportunities to benefit from the experience of a range of writers, editors, dramatists, producers and directors who come to Edge Hill University as visiting lecturers.

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required but the study or experience of English Language, English Literature, Drama or Media would be preferred.

You will be asked to submit a sample of your writing.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BBC-BBB;
• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
• T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
• International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply;
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/courses/creative-writing/

You can join one of the following careers:

• Writer
• Composer