BA Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) Creative Writing in the Creative Writing BA (Hons) subject area explores prose, poetry, and script within a vibrant arts environment. Students engage in collaborative projects with peers across disciplines such as game design and graphic design, while connecting with literary scenes and creative institutions in Leeds and beyond. The standard duration is three years, with an optional four-year route incorporating a placement year.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: For BA (Hons) Creative Writing you will need three examples of your writing. Your work should demonstrate your developing, imaginative and creative skills. The examples of work you choose to submit should show your creative, imaginative and considered use of language in a variety of writing styles. We want to see work that best represents you and your writing interests. Provide three examples of your writing, one of which should be ‘finalised’. Your portfolio should evidence your interest in a range of writing. Rough drafts and notes towards a piece of writing are welcome; these should demonstrate your interests as a writer and your creative skills. You may provide a short commentary on how...
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BA Creative Writing at Leeds Arts University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Writing at Leeds Arts University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Writing at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Creative Writing at Leeds Arts University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.