Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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As a student on the BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University you will hear from prestigious visiting writers who regularly deliver readings and workshops. Recent guests have included Ramsay Campbell, Wayne Holloway-Smith, Rebecca Goss, James Rice, Helen Mort, and Eimear McBride. At LJMU, which developed the UK’s first Single Honours Creative Writing course, we put an emphasis on a writer’s career and take special care to instil not just the craft but also the practical ...Read more

As a student on the BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University you will hear from prestigious visiting writers who regularly deliver readings and workshops. Recent guests have included Ramsay Campbell, Wayne Holloway-Smith, Rebecca Goss, James Rice, Helen Mort, and Eimear McBride. At LJMU, which developed the UK’s first Single Honours Creative Writing course, we put an emphasis on a writer’s career and take special care to instil not just the craft but also the practical approaches needed to become a professional writer.- Opportunities to meet practising writers, publishers, agents, producers and directors- Professional guidance and peer support to help you develop your writing to publishable standard- Regular literary events, readings, screenings and open mic nights to showcase your work- Study a variety of literary forms in your first year, and go on to specialise in the disciplines that interest you most- Three-day residential writers' retreat at a country house in rural Wales- Participate in the production of our student magazine, In the Red

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
81st
Creative Writing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Creative Writing graduate salary
£16,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
27 Apr 21

I love the staff, the students and the city. I just wish the pandemic hadn’t robbed me of most of my first two years. Hoping my final year will be like it was at the beginning...Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 15

I am enjoying the experience, however I am highly disappointed that to say there are 4 universities in the city, there doesn't seem to be much organized in terms of social..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:9,M:36 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Minimum number of A Levels required: 2Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20Applicants will benefit from studying English Literature, English Language, or English Language & Literature

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Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualificationsFurther information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject

International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualificationsAdditional information: 24 IB Diploma Points

Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualificationsGrades / subjects required: 104 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level

Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the admissions team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Creative Writing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
48%
English Language & Literature
39%
English Language
33%
History
17%
Drama
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£16,100 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Creative Writing
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SR
Student Reviewer
27 Apr 21
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
I love the staff, the students and the city. I just wish the pandemic hadn’t robbed me of most of my first two years. Hoping my final year will be like it was at the beginning....
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 15
English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
I am enjoying the experience, however I am highly disappointed that to say there are 4 universities in the city, there doesn't seem to be much organized in terms of social...
Read more
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Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

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