Creative Writing with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsEnglish literature and creative writingJournalism

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in creative writing. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Creative Writing.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Creative Writing with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Creative Writing

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree which will help ready you for numerous roles that rely on the powers of communication and the written word.

    Areas graduates from our Creative Writing courses have worked in include advertising and marketing, arts and events management, local and community broadcasting and stand-up comedy.

    Placement year After your second or third year, you can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.

    Placement students on our Creative Writing courses have worked in a variety of roles in commerce, publishing, entertainment, and education.

    Among these experiences include digital content creator at the head office of a major retailer, trainee editorial assistants at The London Magazine and Star & Crescent and writing and publishing novellas and poetry collections as a freelancer,

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2493 Public relations professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, English literature and creative writing, Journalism