Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons)
University of Roehampton
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Taught by published, working writers (including acclaimed poets, novelists, journalists and screenwriters), our BA Creative and professional Writing degree introduces writing practice to you in four main forms: fiction, nonfiction, poetry and screenwriting.
As you explore the technical craft and process of writing on this BA in Creative and professional writing, you'll develop your skills as a writer, as well as other key abilities such as research and critical analysis.
This is one of the longest-established Creative Writing degree courses in London and one of only a few courses in the UK to offer innovative fiction and poetry and a strong non-fiction strand. Recent examples of the exciting modules we offer have included travel writing (with an opportunity to study abroad), screenwriting, publishing from book to internet and the history, theory and performance of stand-up comedy. We are also focussed on equipping you with the skills you’ll need to succeed in your career with modules on how to write to industry representatives and we provide excellent career resources.
We have thriving partnerships with Wimbledon Bookfest, Barnes Children's Literature Festival and with local schools in London and the south-east, providing you with the chance to volunteer or undertake paid work experience during your time at Roehampton. We also have our in-house publishing imprint, Fincham Press, meaning you could see your work published or be involved in publishing other people’s work.
Roehampton has a vibrant research culture and a rolling programme of fellowships – the current holder is the award-winning author Adam Foulds. Special workshops and seminars are organised every year with industry professionals such as editors, screenwriters, graphic novelists, and published authors. The year is rounded off with our annual Creative Writing Day Soiree, a student-organised evening of readings from current students, alumni and industry guests – who will also be sharing their insights and top tips with you.
The quality of this course is reflected in official surveys, with the most recent figures showing 97% of our students are satisfied with the quality of teaching we provide (National Student Survey 2015).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 23 graduates of Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) at University of Roehampton 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 of Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) at University of Roehampton
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) 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 | £23000 | £22500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £17000 - £26000 | £21000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Writing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £18220 | £16892 | £19401 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16195 - £22146 | £11754 - £21492 | £14677 - £25366 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Creative and Professional Writing, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) at University of Roehampton
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A Level: C in a humanities subject
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Humanities subject required
Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 51 | with no less than 51 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13145 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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, 2024
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 Roehampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Roehampton in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #16
- #17
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- Creative Writing
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[Published 13 June, 2022]
Languages & Literature
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- #38
- #48
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- English
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[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Creative Writing in the UK?
About University of Roehampton
The University of Roehampton is a government funded university in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The university began its existence as a women’s teacher training college, and only much later in 2004 became an officially recognised university. Roehampton is made up of four distinct colleges: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College and Whitelands College.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%