English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Literature in English at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Literature in English courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English 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 | £18500 | £19000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £25000 | £14500 - £22500 | £17000 - £27000 |
All Literature in English courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22685 | £21315 | £24428 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19753 - £26218 | £15632 - £25704 | £18785 - £30714 |
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Course Description
In choosing Aberystwyth University's English and Creative Writing with integrated Foundation Year degree you will have the opportunity to develop both your creative and critical writing skills. Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [English Literature and Creative Writing, QW38].
Taught by distinguished, practising writers, you will find the degree both innovative, challenging and rewarding. By studying various genres and styles, writing forms and techniques, you will develop a range of competencies and capabilities, skills and attributes that are widely sought by employers.
Benefits of Foundation Year
A degree course with a foundation year enables you to gain the knowledge and skills required to succeed at degree-level studies. In addition, many of our Foundation year schemes offer some flexibility within the subject area giving you more time to decide on a specific subject pathway.
During the Foundation year of the degree, you will explore a range of subjects, develop essential skills such as research and critical analysis, developing arguments and self-evaluation.
Foundation year students have full access to all campus facilities, societies and everything else that Aberystwyth students’ community has to offer. You will be supported by the University personal tutor system and have access to Student Support and Careers Services. Funding and availability of student loans are identical to all other undergraduates and you can apply for a place through UCAS in the same way as any other of our undergraduate degrees.
There are few fixed entry requirements, but each applicant will be assessed on an individual basis to ensure that they are right for the course and that the course is right for them.
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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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 English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
| 25% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 0% | Administrative occupations |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Formal post-16 qualifications are not necessarily required. Applications are welcomed from any candidate with a suitable background education or experience and motivation. Each application is considered on an individual basis by an admissions tutor, and an informal interview may form part of the application process in some cases.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Literature in English
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Qualification requirements
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application.
We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants.
If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: [email protected]) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) 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:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
QW3F
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 English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) 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 £18500 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.
- Media Professionals (25%), Customer service occupations (15%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%)
- 40 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- 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.
- English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) 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 134 which is higher than 79.08% of all Creative Writing courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024