Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

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**Develop your skills as a writer and grow your ability to critically engage with historical debate**Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History course grows your ability as a creative writer, as you develop your knowledge of historical analysis, critical debate and research skills.Learn from our team of practising and published poets, short story writers, novelists, dramatists and screenwriters, as you develop and find the creative writing medium that fits your voice.In addition, you will ...Read more


Develop your skills as a writer and grow your ability to critically engage with historical debate

Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History course grows your ability as a creative writer, as you develop your knowledge of historical analysis, critical debate and research skills.Learn from our team of practising and published poets, short story writers, novelists, dramatists and screenwriters, as you develop and find the creative writing medium that fits your voice.In addition, you will explore your passion for history with modules that cover the Medieval period through to the 21st century: both in Britain and across the world.You’ll work with experienced tutors and experts who use the latest research to underlie their teaching to ensure that you have access to emerging creative writing techniques and the latest debates within the study of history.


On this course you will:

- Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.- Gain a critical insight into historical societies from a variety of contexts and time periods.- Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.- Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality.- Build your degree around your interests.- Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.

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Creative Writing
WUSCA ranking:
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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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85%
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Average salary
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Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Creative Writing graduate salary
£17,000
History
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK History graduate salary
£19,000
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Bethany
18 Nov 24

Everyone’s really lovely & friendly. The lectures are interesting &..Read more

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Adrien
14 Nov 24

It’s a small university which is nice and a very nice campus...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:12 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C.

A levels or combination with AS/EPQ/BTEC/Cambridge Technical

Pass with 12 level 3 credits worth of English units at Merit.

The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).

English Higher at 4.

Popular A-level subjects

History

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

History
29%
Drama
27%
English Literature
24%
Psychology
21%
Music
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Students from International

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£16344 Per year

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University of Chichester
University of Chichester , Chichester

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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