Creative Writing with Placement BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Creative Writing with Placement BA (Hons)
From modern fiction and comedy to screenwriting and poetry – there are a number of exciting and creatively stimulating genres you will be able to explore and master on our Creative Writing programme.
Whether you’re interested in travel writing, journalism, comedy screenwriting, the short story or the contemporary novel, Brunel has a wide range of staff who regularly produce bestselling novels, screenplays for major movies or journalism for the best of the British and international press. Combining this expertise with a supportive environment for students looking to break in...
From modern fiction and comedy to screenwriting and poetry – there are a number of exciting and creatively stimulating genres you will be able to explore and master on our Creative Writing programme.<br/><br/>Whether you’re interested in travel writing, journalism, comedy screenwriting, the short story or the contemporary novel, Brunel has a wide range of staff who regularly produce bestselling novels, screenplays for major movies or journalism for the best of the British and international press. Combining this expertise with a supportive environment for students looking to break into writing, the Brunel Creative Writing BA is undoubtedly among the best in the country.<br/><br/>You will work within a vibrant academic discipline that specialises in contemporary literature and culture, and will be part of a School dedicated to the contemporary arts. The creative writing programme at Brunel is one of the oldest established in the UK.<br/><br/>Aims<br/><br/><br/>• You will be given a secure foundation in the techniques of writing fiction, theatre and poetry, and will be introduced to the idea of writing as a profession.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Within a sound academic environment, you will be able to develop your own creativity and explore different genres of writing under the guidance of experienced staff and practising writers of international standing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Good writing and creative skills have never been more important, especially for anyone seeking a career in the burgeoning creative industries field.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W801
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 - 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
28
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DMM
in any subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 are required including English Language (or grade B/ 5 in English Literature).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
MM
in any subject and A-level grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
MM
in any subject with A level grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
DMM
in any subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
B,C,C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
in any subject with A levels grade BB - BC.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
in any subject with A levels grade BB - BC.
A level
B,B,B
B,C,C
T Level
M
in any subject.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |













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