Sheffield Hallam University

Creative Writing

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Join a dynamic creative community and learn how to tell immersive stories through short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, new media and script – on a creative writing degree ranked 3rd best in the UK.

Key highlights

  • Storytelling across short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, new media and script
  • Part of a dynamic creative writing community
  • Ranked 3rd best creative writing degree in the UK

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — 112-120 UCAS points

Scholarships

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50
  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Author
  • Copywriter
  • Scriptwriter
  • Content writer
  • Editor
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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