BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History

... United Kingdom
... University of Chester

Course Overview

We are fortunate to have a number of highly successful published writers of fiction and poetry in the Department, who can share their insights with you. The Department’s commitment to contemporary literature, and its contacts with eminent authors, allow us to place your degree studies in Creative Writing in an exciting wider context. We will also give you guidance on how you can get your work published so that you can share your success with others. At Chester, we pride ourselves on teaching Creative Writing in a professional but supportive environment.

Creative Writing graduates typically follow careers in such areas as journalism, editing, teaching, copywriting, marketing, arts administration, librarianship, broadcasting, and public relations. Many follow up their degree with the post-graduate study. Creative Writing teaches many transferable skills, such as communication, persuasion, presentation, listening, working independently, and time management.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, History, Politics or Sociology; and English Language or English - Language & Literature or English Literature or Creative Writing.

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma: Distinction/merit profile plus one of the GCE A Level subjects listed above, in both a History-based subject and an English-based subject.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in History and English

Scottish Highers - BBBB including History and English

International Baccalaureate:

26 points Including English and History at HL 5 or above

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above (15 of which must be in English and 15 in History)

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: Can only be considered when studied alongside the above GCE A Level subjects listed above

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences


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Campus Name

Exton Park


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

12450, (INT)


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