BA Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) in Creative Writing. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice. The course spans three years full-time, culminating in a Major Project completed in the second semester of the final year. In the second year, students choose between Work Placement, Industry Project, or Independent Creative Entrepreneur modules, and industry professionals including authors, agents and publishers contribute through guest lectures and events.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Preferred subjects: English Language or Literature A Level at Grade C or above. Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if they are not already holding or working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if they are not already holding or working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. T Level: Merit overall Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if they are not already holding or working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Preferred subjects: Language, Literature and Culture subjects, but other subjects also considered. Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if subject doesn't contain any English. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if they are not already holding or working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of original writing if they are not already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above. WJEC Lev
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 70%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Prose Writing
- Adaptation
- Key Critical Concepts
- Craft of Writing
- Genre
- The Novel
- Creating Compelling Content
- Screenwriting
- Digital Storytelling
- Independent Creative Entrepreneur
- Writing Creative Nonfiction
- Major Project Preparation
- Audio Drama and Podcast Writing
- Major Project: Creative Writing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Creative writing.
What do graduates of BA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.