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Creative Writing (Combined) BA (Hons)

The Creative Writing course gives you the opportunity to develop the skills and techniques to become a creative writer in poetry, drama, and fiction (flashes, short stories, novels), and also to write critically. You will learn how your own work fits into the wider world of literature and contemporary publishing.

Why study this course with us?

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.

Campus Information

Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Our historic Parkgate Road Campus in Chester has offered a wide range of courses since opening in 1839.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

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

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 post-graduate study. Creative Writing teaches many transferable skills, such as communication, persuasion, presentation, listening, working independently, and time management.

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

India

Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with an overall grade of 60% or above (and 60% in a specific subject, if required) from the following boards:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education ( IGCSE)
- National Institute of Open School
Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with an overall grade of 65% or above (and 65% in a specific subject, if required) from the following boards:
- - Punjab
- - Haryana
- - Uttar Pradesh
- - Bihar
- - Chhattisgarh
- - Gujarat
- - Jharkhand
- - Rajasthan
- - Uttarkhand
3 Year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education) with an overall grade of 60% or above.

Bangladesh

HSC holders
2 year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
2-4 year relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution will be considered for advanced entry

Nepal

HSSC
2 year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution may be considered for 2nd-year entry
3 year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution may be considered for 3rd-year entry

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
Postgraduate: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

University of Chester

Chester , England ,United Kingdom