
Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
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 c...
<strong>Develop your skills as a writer and grow your ability to critically engage with historical debate</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>On this course you will:</strong><br/>• Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a critical insight into historical societies from a variety of contexts and time periods.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build your degree around your interests.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VW18
Institution Code
C58
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
120
A levels or combination with AS/EPQ/BTEC/Cambridge Technical
Access to HE Diploma
M:12
Pass with 12 level 3 credits worth of English units at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
English Higher at 4.
Extended Project
The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).
A level
B,B,B
C,C,C
English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |