
Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons)
Qualify with a degree that gives you skills in creative writing alongside the analysis, critical debate, and research of key philosophical and ethical questions. You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction. Learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists, and screenwriters, as well as leading experts in the fields of philosophy and ethics.
On this course you will study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenpla...
Qualify with a degree that gives you skills in creative writing alongside the analysis, critical debate, and research of key philosophical and ethical questions. You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction. Learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists, and screenwriters, as well as leading experts in the fields of philosophy and ethics.<br/><br/>On this course you will study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction, and engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality. During your degree you will also gain a critical insight into key philosophical questions and debates.<br/>Our team of experienced tutors and experts use the latest research to underlie their teaching. This ensures that you have access to emerging creative writing techniques and the latest debates within the study of philosophy and ethics.<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 key philosophical questions and debates.<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
WV85
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 |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |