Creative Writing BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Creative Writing BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at De Montfort University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Creative Writing courses of De Montfort University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
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 | |
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Median salary | £22500 | £20000 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £15500 - £23500 | £18000 - £28500 |
All English Studies courses of De Montfort University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20738 | £17423 | £20425 |
25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £12846 - £22039 | £15406 - £26500 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Find your voice and discover your own creative writing path through studying with us at DMU. By embedding stimulating themes throughout our distinctive course structure we give you the opportunity to develop skills across fiction, poetry, memoir, the graphic novel, screenwriting, non-fiction, audio and performance writing, concrete poetry and new media.
You’ll examine the relationship between word, image, and sound and, by the end of your course, you won’t just be writing – you’ll also be producing your own professional-standard publications. As a final confidence boost, we include final-year voice coaching to help you leave DMU as a self-assured public performer.
You can select a route through this degree in Drama, Education, English Language, English Literature, Film, History, Journalism or Media.
Key features
- We’ll help you to experiment and push beyond your comfort zone to produce podcasts, audio-visual pieces and multimedia digital work.
- Creative Writing at DMU is ranked number one in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide, 2023).
- Select a route through this degree in Drama, Education, English Language, English Literature, Film, History, Journalism or Media. These carefully chosen routes will complement and enrich your understanding of your main subject, alongside broadening your skillset to give you a wider range of career paths available upon graduation.
- Industry-focused skills are embedded throughout the curriculum and you will graduate as a confident writer with the tools to professionally promote, present and publish your work.
- We’ll encourage you to join regional writing networks, participate in spoken word events, and perform and publish your work through book fairs and festivals, including DMU's annual States of Independence book festival.
- You’ll learn from successful published writers and become part of a creative and passionate community of writers.
- Work beyond classroom boundaries in a variety of stimulating settings to promote creativity, including urban walk workshops, museum trips and ghost story workshops in a deconsecrated chapel.
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.
This particular course
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 BA (Hons) at De Montfort University
20% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
All Creative Writing courses of De Montfort University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Writing BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15250 | year 1 |
International | £15250 | year 1 |
EU | £15750 | year 1 |
International | £15750 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that fees are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fees for Home students would be based upon a review of our provision and in line with the fee cap set by the government.
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:
January 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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of De Montfort University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of De Montfort University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #30
- #34
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #77
- #92
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of De Montfort University
About De Montfort University
De Montfort University, abbreviated as DMU, was founded in 1896 in the small city of Leicester, East Midlands. This university enjoys particularly strong post-graduation employment statistics, which can be explained by their commitment to work experience placements for all students on any courses. International students are well taken care of here. They receive orientation courses intended to provide advice and guidance on living in the UK, and free English language classes are provided to bring all new students up to speed.
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Student composition of De Montfort University
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Total number of students enrolled at De Montfort University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19290
- postgraduates:
- 4010
- Total:
- 23300
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Writing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Creative Writing and Film and Theatre BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 83% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | 135 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 96% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £16520 | 129 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 98% | 5% | 15% | £9000 | £16520 | 134 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Writing and Health & Wellbeing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 86% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 105 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Film and Creative Writing BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | 149 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Literature and Creative Writing (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 85% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | 120 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 100% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £16520 | 120 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Writing and Theatre BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 83% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | 145 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Writing BA (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 89% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £16100 | 135 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 78% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 112 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023