Creative Writing and Screenwriting

University of Chichester

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

Creative Writing and Screenwriting BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Chichester, based in Chichester, taught full-time over 3 years. 93% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £20,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC - BCC.

A-Level Entry

BBC - BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

93.44%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Develop your skills as a writer for both the page and the screen

This degree gives you skills in creative writing alongside an in-depth understanding of writing for the screen.

You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.

In addition, you will study the various forms and processes of screenwriting. from initial outlines through to fully realised film and TV scripts.

You will learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists and screenwriters, who will help develop your skills and support your learning.

On this course you will:
- Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels and creative non-fiction.

- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines and processes of writing for the screen.

- Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.

- Collaborate with Digital Film Production students to see your screenplays come to life.

- Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
BTEC DMM - MMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Chichester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
English literature and creative writing
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,500