BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

At LJMU, which developed the UKs first Single Honours Creative Writing course, we put an emphasis on a writer's career and take special care to instil not just the craft, but also the practical approaches needed to become a professional writer. Our teaching team are all published authors who have written and contributed to textbooks about the craft and theory of writing, which are used in universities and colleges worldwide.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Observation and Discovery, Writers are Readers, Character and Story, Story Origins, Language and Craft, Professional Practice: The Writer in the World.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers including: Some have also become professional writers and had their work filmed, staged, published and performed. This degree also offers direct progression routes onto our MA Writing and MA Screenwriting courses, where you can further develop your writing.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104 ). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:; Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths; NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading; Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English; Higher Diploma in Maths/ English; Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English; Northern Ireland. A levels: Minimum number of A Levels required: 2; Is general studies acceptable? Yes; Average A Level offer: BCC; Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications; Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Further information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Additional information: 104 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish awards: Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Grades / subjects required: 104 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level. Welsh awards: Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. T...

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,230 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/0ca88c7c-7554-b886-d77e-5614184d962f?academicYearId=2027

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