BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Drama

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.

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: English Language or English - Language & Literature or English Literature or Creative Writing.

BTEC:

Considered in combination with A-level English Language/Literature/Combined.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (including H3 in a subject listed below)

Scottish Highers - BBBB

The following subjects should be included: English Language/Literature/Combined

International Baccalaureate:

26 Points Including English 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)

OCR:

Considered in combination with A-level English Language/Literature/Combined.

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

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

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.