Course Summary

Teaching takes place at the Parkgate Road Campus and the Kingsway Buildings. The Creative Writing course gives you the opportunity to develop the skills and techniques to become a creative writer in poetry, drama and fiction (flashes, short stories, novels), and also to write critically. You will learn how your own work fits into the wider world of literature and contemporary publishing. In addition, the study and practice of Creative Writing enables you to develop a number of transferable skills that are highly relevant to many different areas of employment. We will encourage you to creatively engage with traditional forms of theatre, as well as beyond the confines of a traditional theatre space. We want you to enjoy the challenges of creating work in urban and rural spaces, community centres and schools, and through digital media. Scholars/practitioners and visiting artists may be involved in teaching this course, all of whom share a passion for the discipline and are actively involved with the professional industry.

Course Details - Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

For Creative Writing, assessment varies from module to module: you will compile portfolios of creative writing; write critical and factual prose; and also do a range of other kinds of assessed work. There are no formal written exams in Creative Writing. For Drama and Theatre Studies, assessment combines both practical presentations and performances, and associated oral assessments in which you are invited to discuss your work with the examiners. Written assessment takes the form of traditional academic essays rather than unseen examinations, assessment also includes report writing and reflective journals.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: WW84

Institution code: C55

Campus Name: Chester

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: (Drama & Theatre Studies or Performing Arts) and (English Language or English - Language & Literature or English Literature or Creative Writing).

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: (Drama & Theatre Studies or Performing Arts) and (English Language or English - Language & Literature or English Literature or Creative Writing).

Must include English and Drama/Performing Arts

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above (15 of which must be in English)

26 Points Including English and Theatre at HL 5 or above

BTEC in Performing Arts accepted in addition to A level English Language/Literature/Combined

Including English and Drama/Performing Arts

A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs. Please note that applicants may still be considered without a Drama/Performing Arts qualifications if they have extensive relevant experience

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

Provider information

Parkgate Road
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Chester
CH1 4BJ

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