BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing course develops contemporary creative writers across a variety of forms, genres, and platforms, including prose fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, audio drama, podcasting, and digital media. The course provides the time, space and support to explore ideas, grow confident, versatile, and diverse voices, and produce original, impactful work.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media | Department: English and Creative Writing | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

At the heart of our courses is a shared interest in words and stories, and an appreciation of the real difference they make in the world. Taught by distinguished writers and educators in a friendly, supportive learning community, you will explore the power of words and writing in ways that matter today and to you. In your first year, you will establish a foundation in creative writing and reading that guides you into university-level creative and academic work. Modules include Voices of Birmingham, Prose Writing, Adaptation, Key Critical Concepts, Craft of Writing, Genre, Writing Short Stories, The Novel.

Career pathways

Employability is embedded across our course, including sector- and industry-specific skills in creative writing and related fields, such as writing for commissions, pitching ideas, and strategic communication plans.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: English or another Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject. This includes subjects such as History, Geography, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Languages, Media Studies, Law and Economics. We will also consider applicants with qualifications in other subjects that develop analytical thinking, critical evaluation and written communication skills. Applicants who do not hold a level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain 28-24 points overall. Required subjects: English Language or Literature at Higher Level. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,220 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/70775b2c-5811-4175-80c7-a578a8167101/course?studyYear=2027

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