Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art at Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Find your voice in the art and craft of creative writing Are you a budding novelist, Netflix screenwriter or experimental poet? On this degree, you'll learn the art and craft of writing in all its forms, including digital writing, fiction and creative non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. You'll take part in masterclasses by industry professionals and join the thriving community of our specialist Writers' Centre.
As part of Kingston School of Art, you’ll benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged. Workshops will allow you to hone your writing craft, while lectures and seminars will give you the tools you need to develop your own creativity. Creative writing, media and communication at Kingston School of Art Kingston School of Art is shaping the next generation of writers, producers and content creators.
Our students dive deep into storytelling, media and communication — building the skills and confidence to thrive in today’s creative industries. Discover how they’re bringing bold ideas to life.
Key highlights
- Covers digital writing, fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and screenwriting
- Masterclasses delivered by creative industry professionals
- Join the community of a specialist Writers' Centre
- Collaborative working and critical practice encouraged within an art school
- Workshops to hone craft alongside lectures and seminars
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 The typical offer for this course is 112-128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD
- A-level: BBC/A*CD — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 The typical offer for this course is 112-128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
- Other qualification — Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — 112 UCAS points, normally with 21 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 3 at Pass
- International Baccalaureate: 26-28 — IB Diploma: 26-28 points. Additional requirements for Creative Writing BA (Hons) Open Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio.
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Novelist
- Screenwriter
- Poet
- Content creator
- Copywriter
- Editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,500 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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