Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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Argyll

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

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Inverness

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

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Moray

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

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Shetland

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

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North, West and Hebrides

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4 Years

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Are you passionate about reading? Do you long to study literary works while developing your own styles of writing? Combine all three as you explore literature in a global context, covering a wide range of authors, in English and translation, from the classical to the contemporary, and looking in-depth at language and literary history within texts and on the international literary stage.Gain a solid grounding in four of the main areas of creative writing: poetry, prose, playwriting, and the ...Read more

Are you passionate about reading? Do you long to study literary works while developing your own styles of writing? Combine all three as you explore literature in a global context, covering a wide range of authors, in English and translation, from the classical to the contemporary, and looking in-depth at language and literary history within texts and on the international literary stage.Gain a solid grounding in four of the main areas of creative writing: poetry, prose, playwriting, and the screenplay examine how these can inform and support other areas of professional writing and, through the programme's carefully structured blend of research, residentials, and creative projects, become a confident, enthusiastic and highly employable writer, researcher, and reader.Please see our FAQ sheet on our website for further information on this course.


Please note this course is delivered entirely online and available to study from anywhere in the UK. Applicants outwith Scotland, should apply to the UHI North, West and Hebrides study location.

Entry requirements

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BC Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,870 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,870 per year

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI North West and Hebrides Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland KW14 7EE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Thurso  0.2 miles away

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