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Course summary

As a Creative Writing student, you will work with, and become part of, a world class community of writers who will help you develop your skills in areas such as fiction, script, poetry, writing for games, and non-fiction. For almost three decades we have enabled students to find their creative voices, pioneering the use of reflective work to enhance their progression. Our aim is to help you develop your writing in innovative and exciting ways, becoming the best writer you can be. Alongside this, we offer you opportunities to benefit from the experience of a range of writers, editors, dramatists, producers and directors who come to Edge Hill University as visiting lecturers.

Modules

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

Assessment method

All modules are assessed by coursework, which includes creative practice, critical practice, essays and a reflection on the creative process. There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods for any Creative Writing module on this degree, though one of the optional Language modules is part-assessed by written examinations, should you choose to learn a language as an integrated element of the programme.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W800
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards. For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email [email protected]

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/study/apply/entry-requirements/

Additional entry requirements

Interview


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
82%
Student satisfaction
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

Visit edgehill.ac.uk/moneymatters for more information.
Creative Writing at Edge Hill University - UCAS