Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
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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 | £25000 | £19000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £14500 - £22500 | £17500 - £26500 |
All English Studies courses of Liverpool John Moores 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 | £18413 | £20887 |
25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £13378 - £23166 | £16169 - £27284 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
As a student on the BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University you will hear from prestigious visiting writers who regularly deliver readings and workshops. Recent guests have included Ramsay Campbell, Wayne Holloway-Smith, Rebecca Goss, James Rice, Helen Mort, and Eimear McBride. At LJMU, which developed the UK’s first Single Honours Creative Writing course, we put an emphasis on a writer’s career and take special care to instil not just the craft but also the practical approaches needed to become a professional writer.
- Opportunities to meet practising writers, publishers, agents, producers and directors
- Professional guidance and peer support to help you develop your writing to publishable standard
- Regular literary events, readings, screenings and open mic nights to showcase your work
- Study a variety of literary forms in your first year, and go on to specialise in the disciplines that interest you most
- Three-day residential writers' retreat at a country house in rural Wales
- Participate in the production of our student magazine, In the Red
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 BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University
15% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Sales occupations |
15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All 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 |
International | £16100 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £17750 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The International fees quoted are for 2023 entry and may be subject to increase for 2024 entry.
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)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
W800
University Rankings
of Liverpool John Moores University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #43
- #46
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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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- #41
- #52
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Liverpool John Moores University
About Liverpool John Moores University
Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.
List of 136 Bachelor and Master Courses from Liverpool John Moores University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University
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Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool John Moores University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20705
- postgraduates:
- 3130
- Total:
- 23835
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Writing”: 365 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Creative Writing and Theatre BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | 145 | Reading |
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Creative Writing BA (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 76% | 10% | 20% | £9250 £9250 | £16100 £17750 | 135 | Liverpool |
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Creative Writing (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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FAQ about Creative Writing BA (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 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, £19000 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (15%), Sales occupations (15%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (15%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% 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.
- Liverpool John Moores University achieved the highest ranking for Creative Writing. It is ranked #46 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for Liverpool John Moores University.
- Creative Writing BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Liverpool John Moores University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 135 which is higher than 79.08% of all Creative Writing courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024