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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Creative Writing
Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus, UK
GBP 18570
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing course develops contemporary creative writers across a variety of forms, genres, and platforms, including prose fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, audio drama, podcasting, and digital media. The course provides the time, space and support to explore ideas, grow confident, versatile, and diverse voices, and produce original, impactful work. You will engage deeply with creative and literary traditions, innovative techniques and technologies, and professional practices to prepare for a range of opportunities in the creative industries.
Through creative workshops and applied practice, you will learn how to write and pitch ideas proficiently for different audiences and contexts. Professional development, publishing experience, market awareness, and the chance to participate in industry-focused or entrepreneurial projects ensure our graduates leave with the skills needed to succeed in future.
What's covered in this course?
At the heart of our courses is a shared interest in words and stories, and an appreciation of the real difference they make in the world. Taught by distinguished writers and educators in a friendly, supportive learning community, you will explore the power of words and writing in ways that matter today and to you.
In your first year, you will establish a foundation in creative writing and reading that guides you into university-level creative and academic work. You will learn key principles about creative writing in multiple forms and genres, including crime fiction, science fiction, and fantasy.
In year two, you will expand your creative range through the novel, short stories, digital storytelling, and screenwriting. You will consider the implications of new media and artificial intelligence, experiment with visual media, and develop the ability to create content with purpose and clarity, which is essential for connecting with audiences and enhancing your employability.
Additional Information
Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 28 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18570
Tuition Fee
(GBP)
Free
Application Fee
(GBP)
10224 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(GBP)
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Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships 2026
BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in January or September 2026.
The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount of £3,000 in year one and £2,000 in year two.
There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application to study at BCU and leave the rest to us.?
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you will need to:
- Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer
- Successfully secure a place on a full-time undergraduate degree course in January or September 2026.
- Enrol at BCU and begin your studies in January or September 2026.
Eligible
The scholarship is available for full-time undergraduate degree courses.
The following courses are excluded:
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Acting and Music courses (see details of our )
- Sub-degree courses, such as foundation year entry, foundation degrees (FdA/FdSc) and HNC/HND
- Courses delivered by BCU partners ()
- Fast-track/accelerated degrees
- Part-time course
- Professional Practice/CPD courses
- Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
- Apprenticeships
- Study abroad or exchange programmes
- Pre-sessional English courses
Postgraduate Scholarships for January 2026
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree
The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount.
There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application to study at BCU and leave the rest to us.?
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you will need to:
- Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer
- Successfully secure a place on a full-time postgraduate degree course
Eligible
The scholarship is available for full-time postgraduate degree courses admitting students in January 2026.
The following courses are excluded:
- Programmes below Master’s level, e.g., PgDip, PgCert, GradDip
- Postgraduate research programmes (e.g., MRes, PhD, EdD, DHealth, DSport)
- MSc Accounting and Finance (Master’s stage top-up)
- PGCE
- Courses delivered by BCU partners
- Part-time courses
- Professional Practice/CPD courses
- Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
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