Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
All Creative Writing courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £20000 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £27000 | £15500 - £24500 | £18500 - £29000 |
All History courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24222 | £22785 | £26954 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20371 - £28022 | £17594 - £28433 | £20892 - £34882 |
All History Courses in the UK
Course Description
If you are interested in enhancing, broadening, and developing your voice and, if you want to explore, discover and immerse yourself in the words and historical eras that have shaped our world through the medium of literature and media platforms and culture, then a degree in Creative Writing and History at Aberystwyth University is for you. Our cross-disciplinary degree will introduce you to an ever-expanding industry, providing you with a promising and advantageous start after graduation. Learn the craft of writing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more. You will also develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for a career in a broad array of creative industries. Under the expert guidance of a team of award-winning writers you will discover hidden talents and find out what sort of writer you are. On completion of this degree you will have not only a portfolio of exceptional creative material but also the skills and attributes to flourish in any workplace that demands dexterity with the creative aspect and written word.
Why study Creative Writing and History at Aberystwyth University?
The Creative Writing component of this course enables you to discover our comprehensive programme which includes prose, poetry, scriptwriting for stage and screen, journalism, writing for new media. There is an opportunity for you at Aberystwyth University to flourish and develop your creative writing skills.
The History component of this course will provide you with an existing opportunity to explore many eras of History which includes Medieval and Early Modern History, Politics and Modern History, History and Welsh History. We also have a vast range of exciting modules which includes Europe and the World (1000-2000), Medieval and Early Modern Britain and Europe (1000-1800), History as Myth-Making: the ‘myth of the Blitz’, Image Wars in South East Asia: Studying 20th Century Propaganda to name a few.
A highlight for students on this course is the writing retreat which is organised during the third year. The writing treat enables you to hone in on your writing skills and talents, develop your abilities further and grow as a creative writer with your peers. This is a residential retreat and previous years have visited the well-known Gregynog Hall, roughly an hour and half outside of Aberystwyth.
The University main teaching campus also known as Penglais Campus is our learning and socialising hub. This course is taught across two departments which include the Department of English and Creative Writing and the Department of History and Welsh History, both of which are located on Penglais campus. Discover the two departments in our Virtual Tour.
Next door the Penglais Campus is the National Library of Wales which is a copyright library that houses every book that has been published in the United Kingdom. A vital resource to this degree.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
All Creative Writing courses of Aberystwyth University
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £16520 | year 1 |
| International | £16520 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
WV81
University Rankings
of Aberystwyth University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 27 different rankings
Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aberystwyth University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #1
- #21
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Languages & Literature
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- #3
- #40
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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FAQ about Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) Aberystwyth University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £20000 3 years after graduation and £23500 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (25%), Engineering professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (15%), Sales occupations (10%)
- Aberystwyth University achieved the highest ranking for Creative Writing. It is ranked #21 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for Aberystwyth University.
- Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Aberystwyth University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 129 which is higher than 70.92% of all Creative Writing courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024