University of Worcester
Creative Writing and Media & Culture BA (Hons)
University of Worcester

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media 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 £20000 £18000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £24000 £13500 - £22000 £18000 - £26500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Media Studies courses of University of Worcester


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19860 £19029 £22846
25-75 percentile range £17676 - £23037 £14879 - £23974 £17461 - £28851
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Media Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

Digital skills are vital for the economy and there is a natural synergy between Creative Writing and Media & Culture, particularly in relation to developments in digital media that have occurred over the past few years. In studying this Joint Honours combination, you will build transferrable skills that include learning to write blog portfolios, creating Me-Vies, writing scripts for podcasts or radio and using social media for marketing.

It is estimated that over a million digitally skilled people will be needed by 2022 according to the Office for Students (2020) and this course has been created to position you at the forefront of creative content development.

Key features

  • Develop an awareness of the exciting possibilities available in contemporary digital marketing and online content creation

  • Study the importance of audience to build a deeper understanding and engagement with different communities

  • Explore creative writing in a variety of styles, genres, and forms

  • Build strong profiles for potential employment in a range of industries such as marketing, communications, and game design

  • Work with peers to develop teambuilding and interpersonal skills

  • Develop an understanding of how creativity intersects with new developments in a media-saturated world

  • Work project opportunities to gain experience in relation to your future career

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Creative Writing courses of University of Worcester

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All courses of University of Worcester

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Creative Writing courses of University of Worcester

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing and Media & Culture BA (Hons) at University of Worcester

35% Artistic, literary and media occupations
15% Administrative occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Creative Writing courses of University of Worcester

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation year
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Creative Writing and Media & Culture BA (Hons)

EU £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
International £13100 year 1

Additional fee information

These fees are set by the University, but are subject to UK Government confirmation. The University expects to apply an inflationary increase to its published fee levels every academic year.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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 Worcester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Worcester in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #42 
    • #47 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #43 
    • #53 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 10 university rankings of University of Worcester

About University of Worcester

The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.

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Student composition of University of Worcester

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
6750
postgraduates:
1230
Total:
7980
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

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