University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Philosophy and Creative Writing

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Develop your skills in critical thinking, communication, and creativity Learn from subject experts and published writers whose research informs their teaching Supportive, close-knit community and small class sizes Are you curious about life’s big questions? Have you always wanted to be a writer and learn what it takes to tell stories that matter? Combine the study of Metaphysics, Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, Phenomenology, Existentialism and the Philosophy of AI, with a second specialism in writing and storytelling with a BA (Hons) Philosophy and Creative Writing degree.

Investigate questions about life’s meaning, the relationship between mind and brain, aesthetics, moral luck, self and identity, the significance of sex, gender, and race, the nature of human reason, while developing valuabl

Key highlights

  • Taught by subject experts and published writers whose research informs teaching
  • Supportive, close-knit community with small class sizes
  • Modules span Metaphysics, Ethics, Phenomenology, Existentialism and Philosophy of AI
  • Second specialism in writing and storytelling alongside philosophy
  • Explores mind and brain, identity, aesthetics, moral luck, sex, gender and race
  • Develops critical thinking, communication and creativity skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 72 - 168 UCAS points IB - 72 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above. Find out more about international application requirements. GCSE Maths grade 4 (D) and English Language grade 4 (C) or above. The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students…
  • GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Copywriter
  • Content writer
  • Journalist
  • Publishing assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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