Creative Writing and Screenwriting

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writing

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Overview

Studying Creative Writing and Screenwriting in combination supports your writing development within broader contemporary contexts and theories. You’ll study modules on craft, voice, creativity, and collaboration, which will expand your confidence and abilities as a critical and skilful writer and analyst of others’ writing.

The joint honours course encourages learning through practice, with experienced lecturers guiding you through the creation of pieces of writing in various forms and styles. Students graduate with a portfolio of written work that demonstrates abilities valued across creative, communication, and media industries.

Key features

  • Develop a solid portfolio of work, which can act as your springboard for a career in the creative and media industries.

  • Benefit from regular visits, guest lectures and script feedback from top industry experts.

  • Experience writing for a range of digital, print, audio, visual and performance platforms.

  • Follow your interests by focusing on the forms of writing that most interest you.

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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