Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at York St John University 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 York St John University
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 | £18500 | £19500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £22000 | £15500 - £21500 | £17000 - £24500 |
All Media Studies courses of York St John University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21795 | £19601 | £22925 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18901 - £25216 | £14973 - £24585 | £17967 - £28948 |
All Media Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Creative Writing emphasises the importance of engaging with the wider world of literature in order to develop your own writing. You’ll have the opportunity to study brilliant writing from the past, as well as learning from contemporary creative practitioners. Our course is led by a team of exciting, award-winning writers, and we also have a lively programme of visiting writers and guest speakers. As a student here, you’ll be part of the York Centre for Writing, a hub for innovative new creative work with strong links to the wider literary community and to the publishing industry. Through events such as the York Literature Festival, our students benefit from studying and learning directly from internationally-acclaimed writers. Recent Festival and University guest writers have included Margaret Atwood; award-winning poets Simon Armitage and Daljit Nagra; Booker-nominated York novelist Fiona Mozley; innovative graphic novelist and illustrator Graham Rawle; and Bradford noir-writer A.A. Dhand. We also have regular visits from industry professionals and innovators, including agents, publishers and literary activists
The Media course recieved a 100% satisfaction rate in the 2018 National Student Survey. The course combines critical and theoretical aspects with practical design and marketing elements as you progress. Studying Media at York St John University involves considering the way Media has shaped our culture and includes elements of Philosophy, Sociology and Politics. This broad approach allows you to decide on what really interests and choose your own path as to what you want to develop as your expertise. This includes being taught by professional designers as well as lecturers who will guide you in your studies. Of course we include opportunities to visit cultural hubs such as galleries, cinemas and other media centres and also you can also get involved with an international field trip.
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 Creative Writing courses of York St John University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Creative Writing courses of York St John University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons) at York St John University
| 25% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
All Creative Writing courses of York St John University
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 and Media 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 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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:
WP83
University Rankings
of York St John University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 12 different rankings
Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of York St John University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #33
- #36
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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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- #69
- #83
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 12 university rankings of York St John University
About York St John University
List of 167 Bachelor and Master Courses from York St John University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Writing”: 750 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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FAQ about Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons) York St John 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 £20000 15 months after graduation, £18500 3 years after graduation and £19500 after graduation.
- Engineering professionals (25%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 74. This means that 74% 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.
- York St John University achieved the highest ranking for Creative Writing. It is ranked #36 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for York St John University.
- Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 120 which is among the
Percentile among all Creative Writing students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024