BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English at University of Hull

Programme overview

A joint degree combining practical writing workshops in genres from fantasy and science fiction to scriptwriting, short stories, poetry and non-fiction with English and American literature from the medieval period to the present. Students can take their writing to audiences through performances, showcases, podcasts and publication projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers The Writer's Toolkit, Facts into Art, Poetry, Performance, Play, Just Read, Emotional and Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Stories. Year 2 has The Storyteller's Art and Engaging Audiences with options such as Scriptwriting, The Short Story and Shakespeare and co. Final year has a Creative Writing Portfolio and a research project, with options such as Writing the Novel and Banned Books: Literature on Trial.

Career pathways

Hull counts poets Douglas Dunn and Roger McGough among its alumni; graduates also work in public and private sector organisations such as East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and the Ministry of Justice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points (A levels BBC to CCC; BTEC DMM to MMM); contextual offer 96 points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points; Access to HE Diploma pass with 96-112 UCAS tariff points. The whole application is considered, including achievements, work experience and extracurricular activities. Foundation-year route (4 years): typical offer 48 UCAS points (A levels EEE; BTEC PPP) from Level 3 qualifications; an essay and/or interview may be used to assess related experience and aptitude. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill. International applicants offered alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 30 points; Access to HE Diploma pass with a minimum of 118 UCAS tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee for the standard full-time course as listed for 2027 entry. Foundation-year fee (home GBP 5,760 where classroom-based) excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee as listed for 2027 entry. Foundation-year fee (home GBP 5,760 where classroom-based) excluded. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/234db6af-99a7-97ad-2d9d-405d73732fec

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