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BA Creative Writing

University of Greenwich

Institution
University of Greenwich
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Creative Writing
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K0250
Median salary
£22,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 83%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 60%
  • South East: 20%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Creative Writing at University of Greenwich earn?

The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £31,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Creative writing.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Writing at University of Greenwich?

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 University of Greenwich?

The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.

Does BA Creative Writing at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Creative Writing at University of Greenwich?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.