Creative Writing and Drama BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Develop your craft and explore a wide range of artistic opportunities on this dynamic programme, which combines creative writing and drama performance. This programme offers an exciting opportunity to combine expertise in both creative writing and drama performance.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: English and Creative Writing | Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Exploring Creative Writing, Journeys and Places, Revolutions: Staging Plays, Shaping Ideas. Year 2: Making Theatre and Performance, Exploring Work and Society, Story Craft, Theatre Company: Production. Year 3: Screentime, Writing and Publishing, Staging Texts, Professional Performance Practice or Final Negotiated Project. Year 4: Uncreative Writing, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Employability skills are embedded in the curriculum to prepare you for a wide range of careers in creative writing and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 104; A Level: BCC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 24; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code W905.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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