Creative Writing Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
St Mary's University, Twickenham 90% 0% 10% £9250 £12250 99 Twickenham On campus Full-time
Kingston University 90% 0% 5% £9250 £9250 97 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
St Mary's University, Twickenham 90% 0% 10% £9250 £12250 99 Twickenham On campus Full-time
University of Westminster 85% 0% 7% £9250 £14400 103 London On campus Full-time
University of Roehampton 79% 0% 0% £9250 £13145 94 Roehampton On campus Full-time
University of Westminster 85% 0% 7% £9250 £14400 103 London On campus Full-time
University of Greenwich 89% 5% 10% £9250 £14500 116 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 82% 20% 15% £9250 £17110 75 London On campus Full-time
Brunel University 91% 10% 20% £6935 £12250 98 Uxbridge On campus Part-time
St Mary's University, Twickenham 90% 5% 10% £9250 £12250 87 Twickenham On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 82% 20% 15% £2310 £4277 75 London On campus Part-time
University of Westminster 85% 0% 10% £9250 £14400 96 London On campus Full-time
St Mary's University, Twickenham 90% 5% 10% £9250 £12250 87 Twickenham On campus Full-time
University of Greenwich 89% 5% 20% £9250 £14500 105 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 90% 0% 5% £9250 £14560 134 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 90% 0% 5% £6935 £10920 134 London On campus Part-time
Kingston University 90% 0% 5% £9250 £9250 134 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Brunel University 40% 0% 5% £6935 £12250 137 Uxbridge On campus Part-time
Brunel University 40% 0% 5% £9250 £15860 137 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Brunel University 85% 0% 0% £9250 £17875 132 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Kingston University 85% 0% 0% £9200 £14900 132 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 85% 0% 0% £4515 £8190 132 London On campus Part-time
Brunel University 85% 0% 0% £4240 £8935 132 Uxbridge On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London 85% 0% 0% £9030 £16380 132 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 85% 0% 0% £5291 £8690 132 Kingston upon Thames On campus Part-time
City University London 85% 0% 0% £4160 £7280 132 London On campus Part-time
City University London 85% 0% 0% £5140 £8390 132 London On campus Part-time
University of Roehampton 85% 0% 0% £9250 £13145 132 Roehampton On campus Full-time
Brunel University 85% 0% 10% £9250 £15860 111 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
University of Roehampton 56% 2% 5% £9250 £13145 112 Roehampton On campus Full-time
St Mary's University, Twickenham 90% 0% 10% £9250 £12250 90 Twickenham On campus Full-time
St Mary's University, Twickenham 90% 0% 10% £9250 £12250 90 Twickenham On campus Full-time
New College of the Humanities 75% - 10% £9250 £14000 151 London On campus Full-time
Goldsmiths, University of London 75% - 10% - - 151 London On campus Full-time
New College of the Humanities 87% - 15% £9250 £14000 140 London On campus Full-time
New College of the Humanities 87% - 10% £9250 £14000 135 London On campus Full-time
New College of the Humanities 84% - 15% £9250 £14000 140 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 80% 2% 3% £9250 - 126 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 81% - 15% £9250 £14560 91 London On campus Full-time
University of West London - - 20% £9250 £13250 - Ealing On campus Full-time
New College of the Humanities 100% - 0% £9250 £14000 - London On campus Full-time
University of West London - - 20% £9250 £13250 - Ealing On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 80% 2% 3% £9250 - 126 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 81% - 15% £4625 £7280 91 London On campus Part-time
Goldsmiths, University of London 54% 0% 7% - - 122 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 90% 0% 5% £9250 - 134 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Regent's University London - - 10% £18500 £18500 - London On campus Full-time
Regent's University London - - 10% - - - London On campus Full-time
Goldsmiths, University of London 85% 0% 0% - - 132 London On campus Full-time
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama 85% 0% 0% - - 132 London On campus Full-time
Goldsmiths, University of London 85% 0% 0% - - 132 London On campus Full-time
University of Greenwich 85% 0% 0% - - 132 London On campus Full-time
Goldsmiths, University of London 85% 0% 0% - - 132 London On campus Full-time
University of Westminster 85% 0% 0% - - 132 London On campus Part-time
University of East London - 0% 25% £9250 £13320 105 London On campus Full-time
New College of the Humanities 94% - 5% £9250 £14000 140 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 58% 0% 0% £4625 £7280 - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London 58% 0% 0% £6935 £10920 - London On campus Part-time
New College of the Humanities 73% - 0% £9250 £14000 140 London On campus Full-time
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama 60% 5% 4% - - 137 London On campus Full-time
University of East London - 0% 25% £9250 £13320 105 London On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 70% - 15% £9250 £14000 113 London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Creative Writing

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Creative Writing who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Specialisations within Creative Writing

  • Playwriting
  • Poetry Writing

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Creative Writing

  • Written and oral communication
  • Creative thinking and problem solving
  • Independent working
  • Time management and organisation
  • Good understanding of information technology
  • Planning and researching written work
  • Presentation skills
  • Editorial and proofreading skills
  • Negotiation skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Creative Writing who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Creative Writing (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing at Brunel University

30% Artistic, literary and media occupations
20% Elementary occupations
15% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Creative Writing in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Creative Writing was £18220 15 months after graduation, £16892 3 years after graduation and £19401 5 years after graduation.

English with Creative Writing at New College of the Humanities received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 10 respondents.