Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.****Course summary**- Experiment with long and short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, new media and script. - Workshop your writing and learn essential skills for drafting and revising your work.- Connect with diverse audiences through your writing.- Kickstart your career with accredited work placements.Develop your skills as a writer and content creator in a variety of media. You’ll be supported by our ...Read more


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Course summary

- Experiment with long and short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, new media and script. - Workshop your writing and learn essential skills for drafting and revising your work.- Connect with diverse audiences through your writing.- Kickstart your career with accredited work placements.Develop your skills as a writer and content creator in a variety of media. You’ll be supported by our expert team of leading practitioners, with regular visits from industry professionals, such as editors and publishers. By developing technical skills while learning to express your creative flair, you’ll graduate with the skills and contacts you’ll need to thrive as a writer.


How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.Our team of professional writers will help you become confident and skilled in everything from prose fiction to publishing. We’ll give you the opportunity to connect with our professional partners – gaining real-world experience of the creative industries and Sheffield’s vibrant cultural scene.You learn through- lectures, seminars and individual tutorials- workshopping your writing- modules focused on specific forms and styles- working with different organisations and audiences- generating and pitching ideas- live readings and performances- masterclasses from guest writers- writing trips and retreats


Applied learning - Work placements

You can take advantage of regular opportunities to showcase your knowledge and skills to our industry and community partners – such as schools, museums, theatre companies and charities. You’ll work independently and in groups, bringing your ideas to life in response to real-world briefs. In your second year, you’ll raise your professional profile through our placement module. This gives you the chance to collaborate with external partners, undertake a work placement or develop your own creative enterprise.


Field trips

We run regular local, regional and international field trips at no additional cost – such as writing retreats, festivals and theatre visits. Students in previous years have visited the London Book Fair, as well as events in Montreal, Canada and Zagreb, Croatia. Some have also taken part in the Festival of Debate and attended the ZEE-Jaipur Literature Festival in London.


Networking opportunities

Studying in Sheffield puts you at the heart of a vibrant cultural scene. We work with renowned festivals held in the city, such as Off the Shelf literary festival and Doc/Fest, an international documentary film festival. These events attract literary agents, publishers and high profile writers. Past students have volunteered as delegates – gaining experience working at the festivals while growing their professional network. Plus our innovative masterclass programmes give you a headstart in the writing and publishing industries.We also have a strong network of graduates – and we encourage you to connect with partners outside of the university to give you the best career opportunities possible.


Future careers

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
63rd
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Creative Writing graduate salary
£16,000
What students say
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Lucy
26 May 21

I love my university so much! The city, the people, the tutors; everything is so wonderful and I have enjoyed myself so much over the last 3 years! I have learned lots and..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
17 Feb 20

So far uni has been an easy transition and experience for me and I'm comfortable and confident when going into year..Read more

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112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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This must include at least 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:BBC-BBB at A Level.DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.Merit overall from a T level qualification.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.

English Language or English Literature at grade C / 4.

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Creative Writing

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

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English Language
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Media Studies
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Film Studies
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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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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£16,655 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,655 per year

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Lucy
26 May 21
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
I love my university so much! The city, the people, the tutors; everything is so wonderful and I have enjoyed myself so much over the last 3 years! I have learned lots and...
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SR
Student Reviewer
17 Feb 20
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
So far uni has been an easy transition and experience for me and I'm comfortable and confident when going into year...
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