English Language and Creative Writing (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of English Language and Creative Writing (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at University of Central Lancashire 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 University of Central Lancashire
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19000 | £18000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £22500 | £14500 - £21000 | £17000 - £25000 |
All English Studies courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21996 | £19478 | £22995 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19308 - £26273 | £14959 - £24042 | £17749 - £28752 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
Develop the tricks and techniques to produce short stories, poetry and play scripts on our English Language and Creative Writing Foundation Entry course.
Why study with us
- You will have opportunities to go on field trips to museums, archives and theatres – from the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon to Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in the Lake District
- Gain work experience later in the course through optional modules in volunteering, leadership and mentoring accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
- You’ll have the chance to learn about careers in writing and the book trade from guest authors, literary agents, editors and publishers.
What you'll do
- You’ll be supported by our Worldwise Learning Centre, where you’ll be able to access the latest language learning and digital technologies, including Rosetta Stone.
- You’ll gain work experience on the English Language Skills Initiative for Employability (ELSIE) programme, writing for the press and client publications.
- Our international scheme means that you can pick to study a semester or year abroad. And closer to home, you’ll participate in a number of field trips.
Future Careers
Our English Language and Creative Writing Foundation Entry degree could lead to a career in writing and related fields, such as travel writing, play and script writing, teaching, education support, local government, travel, retail and marketing.
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.
All English Language courses of University of Central Lancashire
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 English Language and Creative Writing (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 25% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language
All English Language courses of University of Central Lancashire
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Creative Writing (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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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
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