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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In this practice-based and industry-focused Creative Writing degree you will develop your skills as a writer, through work-like projects involving writing, editing, publishing and pitching, supported by the study of English literature.

Working alongside a range of accomplished, widely published professionals, you will develop your writing abilities while studying at the heart of an active writing community. You’ll also learn how to give and receive critical input alongside supportive peers and tutors who will challenge, support and encourage to follow your writerly instincts and to experiment with writing in a variety of genres. A wide range of optional modules places an emphasis on student choice enabling you to follow your interests.

General Eligibility

For UK Students:

  • Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

  • Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4

International Students:

  • 112 UCAS tariff points from four A-levels or equivalent qualifications

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Beginning Writing: The Writing World

  • Writing, Editing and Publishing in a Sustainable World

  • Writing in a UNESCO City of Literature

  • Literary Pasts, Presents and Futures

  • The Book Group

  • Ways of Reading

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Magazine Publishing: Concept to Dissemination

  • Advanced fiction and its Contexts

  • Digital Storytelling

Optional modules

  • Working with Scripts

  • Contemporary Working-Class Writing

  • Poetry and its Contexts

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Creative Writing Major Project

  • The Freelancer

Optional modules - choose three from:

  • Poetry and the Planet

  • Writing for Magazines: Regional, National and International Contexts

  • Collaboration and Performance

  • Creative Writing in the Community

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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