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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Creative Writing with Placement
Brunel University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Creative Writing with Placement course at Brunel University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,400 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,400 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W801
Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Creative Writing with Placement course.
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 into writing, the Brunel Creative Writing BA is undoubtedly among the best in the country.
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.
Aims
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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.
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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.
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Good writing and creative skills have never been more important, especially for anyone seeking a career in the burgeoning creative industries field.
Source: Brunel University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Arts and Humanities
Location
Main Site | Uxbridge
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Creative writing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Sample Modules: Writer's Toolkit, Genre Fiction, Life Writing, Post-Colonial Writing, Screenwriting, Poetry.
To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Creative-Writing-BA
Brunel University of London student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Brunel University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Brunel University of London students who took the Creative Writing with Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
96%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
96%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
95%
high
Student voice
95%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
92%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Brunel University of London. These students are taking Creative Writing with Placement or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| English Language | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Graphics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Brunel University of London graduates who took Creative Writing with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Creative Writing with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Creative Writing with Placement.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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