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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
English and Creative Writing
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and Creative Writing course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS points from 3 A levels
Most popular A-levels studied
The English and Creative Writing course at Cardiff Metropolitan University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | C |
| English Literature | D |
| English Language | D |
| English Language and Literature | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | C |
| English Literature | D |
| English Language | D |
| English Language and Literature | C |
| Psychology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: XEC2
Here's what Cardiff Metropolitan University says about its English and Creative Writing course.
Reading is a radical act which has the power to transform our thoughts, ideas and behaviours. Writing presses further, empowering us to investigate, experiment and articulate what really matters. Doing both can benefit the world.
The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree at Cardiff Met will help you find and develop your voice as both a writer and a critic. The great authors you study will inspire and influence your writing. Meanwhile, developing your own creative work on the degree will lead to new insights into technique which, in turn, will sharpen your analysis of literary texts. In seminars you will be invited to consider the ways in which literature and writing is alive, engaging with contemporary issues like gender inequality, decolonisation, climate change and more.
At Cardiff Met, it’s not just about close reading and writing craft - you’ll also learn vital professional skills. During the English and Creative Writing degree, you’ll have the chance to compete in our poetry SLAM competitions; read your work at open mic nights; meet published writers and creative practitioners; volunteer at local literary events and festivals; submit your work to our student-led anthology; and much more.
A passion for literature and creative writing can lead to exciting careers in publishing, editing, teaching, law, public relations, civil service, arts management and countless other fields. Through your modules, projects and extracurricular activities, you’ll leave with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your finely-honed skills and abilities. Like so many of our English and Creative Writing graduates, you will leave Cardiff Met ready for a career in the creative industries and beyond.
100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023)
Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy
Location
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Creative writing
• English literature
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £16,000 per year |
| International | £16,000 per year |
Cardiff Metropolitan University student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.
2nd year student
1 year ago
It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.
2nd year student
1 year ago
University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...
2nd year student
1 year ago
I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Student information
The English and Creative Writing course at Cardiff Metropolitan University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took English and Creative Writing - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took English and Creative Writing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.2k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
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 English and Creative Writing.
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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