BA (Hons) Creative Writing at University of Chester

Programme overview

On our Creative Writing degree, you’ll embark on a transformative journey as a writer, guided and inspired by our team of professional authors, poets, and playwrights. Chester’s rich cultural and historical backdrop, paired with our dedicated tuition, creates the ideal environment for your creative growth. In your first year, you’ll lay the foundations of your craft, exploring the essential principles of Creative Writing.

What you will study

At Level 4 (Year 1), students are introduced to basic principles of creative writing, with seminars and lectures on writing poetry, prose fiction and drama. Core modules include Studying English, Writing Flash Fiction, Professional Writing and the Book-Publishing Industry, Advances in English, Writing a Script, Writing a Novel, Beyond the Page, CSP Negotiated Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.; BTEC: DMM BTECs are considered for entry, however the Department will also require one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 in HL English; Irish/Scottish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 (including H3 in English) The Department requires one of the following Higher subjects: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature).; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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