BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
You’ll hone your writing craft through practical workshops and seminar discussions. Developing core skills in characterisation, storytelling and creating a sense of place. And you'll experiment with different genres and forms.
From fantasy and science fiction, to scriptwriting and short stories, to poetry and non-fiction. You’ll also gain a solid grounding in English and American literature. From the medieval and Renaissance eras through to #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
You’ll cover a wide range of poetry, short fiction, drama and novels. And you’ll debate urgent issues including the environment and social justice. There’s a strong culture of taking writing beyond the course.
Through performances, showcases, podcasts and publication projects, you’ll have opportunities to connect your work with wider audiences and creative communities, building on a tradition of student-led writing at Hull. Want to make your mark? Here's a pen
Key highlights
- Practical writing workshops and seminar discussions to hone your craft
- Write across genres from fantasy and sci-fi to scriptwriting and poetry
- Develop skills in characterisation, storytelling and creating a sense of place
- English and American literature from medieval era to #MeToo and Black Lives Matter
- Debate urgent issues including the environment and social justice
- Share work through performances, showcases, podcasts and publication projects
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DDM — TYPICAL OFFER 120 UCAS points A LEVELS BBB BTEC DDM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Writer or author
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Content writer
- Publishing assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,945 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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