London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Creative Writing with Foundation Year in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,620
(c. USD23,578.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BA Creative Writing program offers a dynamic curriculum where you can delve into diverse literary forms, including fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and creative nonfiction.
Learn from renowned UK authors such as playwright David Eldridge (Beginning), screenwriter Daragh Carville (The Bay), and writer-critic Katherine Angel (Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again). With mentorship from these and other acclaimed professionals, you will:
develop expertise in writing craftsmanship
refine your creative voice
master the art of critical reading for writers.
Through hands-on projects and interactions with industry guests, you'll gain insights into the writing profession. The program culminates with an in-depth creative thesis in your chosen genre during the final year.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Four years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications knowledge and previous work experience We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential
All applicants whatever their academic background must submit a sample of 1000 words of creative writing fiction poetry drama or screenwriting
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
3 years fulltime 96-128 points eg A-levels CCC-ABB
4 years fulltime with Foundation Year 48 points
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
All applicants whatever their academic background must submit a sample of 1000 words of creative writing fiction poetry drama or screenwriting
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
3 years fulltime 96-128 points eg A-levels CCC-ABB
4 years fulltime with Foundation Year 48 points
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
17,620