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Course summary
This course examines the art, craft and industry of Creative Writing and Screenwriting, with a particular emphasis on contemporary practice and commercial requirements. Guided by a team of professional and experienced Creative Writers and Screenwriters, with credits in Feature Films, TV Drama, Stage and Radio Drama, and award winning short films as well as publications as novelists, short story writers and poets, the course aims to develop writers with an awareness of industry demands, form and creative approaches used in generating vibrant and original screenplays, poems and short stories for example.
This degree gives you skills in creative writing alongside an in-depth understanding of writing for the screen.
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.
In addition, you will study the various forms and processes of screenwriting. From initial outlines through to fully realised film and TV scripts.
You will learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists, and screenwriters, who will help develop your skills and support your learning.
On this course you will:
-Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, and creative non-fiction.
-Gain an in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines and processes of writing for the screen
-Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.
-Collaborate with Digital Film Production students to see your screenplays come to life.
-Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WP88
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WP88
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A levels or combination with AS/EPQ/BTEC/Cambridge Technical
A level - BBC - BCC
English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
BTEC/Cambridge Technical
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
Pass with 15 level 3 credits worth of English units at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Extended Project
The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).
The University welcomes mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements listed here. As an alternative, a 'non-standard entry portfolio' may be set for the applicant to complete in order to demonstrate their readiness for higher education.
• IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 5 other creative writing courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- DDE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15840 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £15840 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
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