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University of Lincoln

Lincoln , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Creative Writing

Live the Writing Life at the University of Lincoln. If you love to read and write and want to explore the boundaries of your own creativity, Creative Writing at Lincoln can provide you with a new appreciation of literature.

Students can develop their own distinctive voice as an author and philosophy of composition, as well as explore the theory and practice of building a diverse portfolio of work across forms and styles. As a Creative Writing student at the University of Lincoln, you have the opportunity to work with, and become part of, an international community of writers who will aim to help you develop your skills in genres as diverse as prose fiction, psychological thrillers, scriptwriting, poetry, creative non-fiction, and the graphic novel. Our aim is to help you to develop your writing in innovative and exciting ways, becoming the best writer you can be.

The course has a strong focus on employability and aims to prepare you for a professional writing or publishing career. You may be taught by an enthusiastic team of professional writers whose work has been widely published, broadcast, and staged. They are led by five internationally known writers: award-winning science fiction writer Chris Dows, award-winning poet and literary translator Daniele Pantano, award-winning novelists Sarah Stovell and Guy Mankowski, and award-winning playwright Sue Healy.

You may also have opportunities to take part in readings, workshops, masterclasses, and events; to serve as editors for ‘The Lincoln Review’ (www.lincolnreview.org), an international literary journal edited exclusively by undergraduate and postgraduate students; and to benefit from the experience of a range of writers, editors, dramaturges, producers, and directors who come to the University of Lincoln as visiting lecturers, such as Ann Cleeves, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Chris Packham, and the former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, who became a Visiting Artist at the University in 2015 and regularly visits Lincoln to engage with students and read a selection of her works.

Campus Information

Brayford Pool campus

Our stunning Brayford Pool campus is situated in the city centre with academic buildings, accommodation, shops, restaurants and cinema all within walking distance.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our current vacancies are grouped together into categories below. Select your preferred sort order to see the vacancies in which you are interested. Click on the individual job links for further information about the post including the closing date (applications are accepted up to 23:59 hours) and to make an online application.

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Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.  However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the University is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test.  The UK Visas and Immigration, part of the Home Office, requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post.

For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bangladesh

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry onto year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

  • Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points.
  • Successful completion of three A Levels
  • Successful completion of a recognized International Foundation Year program

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

India

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

  • A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0)
  • A-Level qualifications.
  • Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course, you wish to apply for

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:

  • A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However, this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required. 
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Nepal

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require the following qualifications:

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Pakistan

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

  • Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for.
  • Successful completion of an Associate Degree with a minimum grade of 60%

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

  • English language requirements vary by program although typically range from IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (or equivalent).

Students who do not meet the above English language requirements may be eligible for entry onto a Pre Sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) course.

Sri Lanka

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

  • Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for.
  • A-Level qualifications: Specific information on A-Level requirements can be found on individual undergraduate course pages.
  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
  • National Diploma

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score).  Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.