BA (Hons) Creative Writing in UHI Bachelor's degree at UHI
BA (Hons) Creative Writing in UHI at UHI is studied part-time and was established in 2011. You'll engage with core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project and professional skills development.
About this course
BA (Hons) Creative Writing in UHI is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Argyll,UHI Inverness,UHI Moray,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Orkney,UHI Shetland. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 40% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 - CertHE 6 modules
- First draft: proposalCore
- First draft: reflectionCore
- Introduction to creative writing skills: journalsCore
- Reading as a writerCore
- Writing for film: Introduction to screenplayCore
- Writing poetryCore
Year 2 - DipHE 8 modules
- Creative project: literary competitionsCore
- Creative project: peer assessmentCore
- Developing creative writing skillsCore
- Introduction to publishingCore
- Writing from the north: context and criticismCore
- Heroic literature: epic from classical to contemporaryOptional
- Writing for children and young peopleOptional
- Writing for film: writing a screenplayOptional
Year 3 - BA 7 modules
- Authors and audienceCore
- Creative non-fictionCore
- Creative project: researching your writingCore
- Creative project: writing what you knowCore
- Writing experience placementCore
- Branching narratives for interactive content developmentOptional
- Scottish writingOptional
Year 4 - BA (Hons) 5 modules
- Crime paysCore
- Final creative project: literary anthologyCore
- Publishing practiceCore
- Social media skills for writersCore
- Writing in the marketplaceCore
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study creative writing as your core focus, working outwards to literary analysis and critical thought. A course like this typically begins with foundations in close reading, literary history and critical theory, how to examine texts carefully and think through the ideas critics use. From there, you'll usually move into workshop-based writing craft and modern literature, then progress to specialist options in areas such as Shakespeare & early modern, contemporary fiction, critical theory, world literature and publishing pathways. Across your studies, you'll develop your own writing voice through practice-based modules whilst deepening your understanding of literature in its contexts. You'll typically complete an extended independent project, often a dissertation or creative portfolio, at the end of your degree.
Who it's for
Half of accepted students arrive with a previous degree. This part-time programme suits those balancing study with other commitments. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships. Check their funding pages for details.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of English and Literature graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings across the sector range from £23,000–£30,000 at the 15-month point, £19,975–£28,200 after three years, and £24,650–£34,800 after five years. These figures reflect national outcomes; individual circumstances vary.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, a recognised UK degree-awarding body, across multiple locations: UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, UHI Moray, UHI North West Hebrides, UHI Orkney and UHI Shetland. The course is studied part-time and taught in English.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 50% |
| another higher-education qualification | 30% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 20% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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Careers & earnings
What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Fees and funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 4.0 out of 10: continued 40%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Language and area studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is English & Literature right for you?
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