University of Huddersfield
Drama with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

You have a love of the stage and performing arts, and you also want to explore your own writing. Whether you’re working on a drama or film script, or you’d like to write fiction, non-fiction or poetry, this course combines creative writing with drama to enable you to indulge both interests and develop your writing skills and techniques along the way. You’ll be encouraged to develop your writing across a whole range of creative media, including theatre, film, television and radio as well as fiction and poetry.

In your creative writing modules, you’ll be working with tutors who are all published and performed writers. They’ll encourage you to get writing and give you useful feedback to help you progress. You’ll have the chance to understand what makes great writing, which could be invaluable in your own work, and help you find a career in a number of professions too.<MS&&>

Why Drama with Creative Writing?

  • QS World University Subject Rankings 2021 ranked the University of Huddersfield 8th in the UK for 'Performing Arts' (<MW&&>https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2021/performing-arts)</MW&&></MS&&>.

  • 95% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates).<MS&&>

  • State-of-the-art facilities including three adaptable studios with sprung floors and state of the art multimedia projection equipment (<MW&&>https://sway.office.com/28jHECQ9LCkfeYve?ref=Link)</MW&&></MS&&>.

  • Teaching by industry professionals and guest appearances from the likes of Professor Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Gavin, John Britton, Nicolás Núñez, Chloe Beale, Nicci Topping, Anna Helena McLean, and David Crowley.

  • Production based programme along with visits from practitioners and residencies from internationally known companies like Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides.

  • Our team of English academic staff are ranked in the top 5 in the UK for the quality of their research publications (REF 2014).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B at A Level in two relevant subjects, one preferably English.

Qualification requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition and submit a small creative writing portfolio. Read our guidance for more information. Some applicants may also be invited to interview - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/interviews/#!/?modal=drama You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Drama with Creative Writing, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Drama with Creative Writing BA (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1

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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

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11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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