University of Central Lancashire - Postgraduate Open Evening
4 Jun 2025, 16:00
Preston
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Course summary
Course Overview
Do you want to develop your creative writing skills? We’ll help you to hone your talents, write in a wide variety of genres and work towards becoming a professional writer.
Why study with us
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You may be able to study abroad as part of your course. You can choose spend a semester or full year abroad. We have exchange agreements with universities in many countries.
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Through our Live Literature Room, which features its own stage and library, you can share your work with others and attend events featuring industry professionals.
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Embark on field trips to important literary locations (such as Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters) and enjoy unmissable opportunities to see a Shakespeare play performed live.
What you'll do
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Hear from guest speakers and guest expert insights into success in the writing profession and other related careers.
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Choose from a wide range of modules across different areas of language and linguistics.
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Interested in a teaching career? We have great links with schools across the region.
Future careers
On our English Literature and Creative Writing course we put a lot of emphasis on helping you to plan your future career and work towards becoming a professional writer.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Apply by
31 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:
- Q3W8
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
31 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:
- Q3W8
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
English or related subject required.
A level
104-112 UCAS points at A2. English or related subject required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
English or related subject required.
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.
Scottish Higher
104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*
English or related subject required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including English or related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
T Level - M
including English or related subject
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our contextual admissions policy applies to all UK students applying to study an undergraduate course at our Preston, Burnley or Westlakes campuses. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will do the rest. If you are eligible for a lower offer we will do this automatically.
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 12 other English studies courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | 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
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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Email:cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Phone:01772 892400
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