| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 9535 per year | GBP 18000 per year |
| BA (Hons) | Sandwich | 4 years | September | find out | find out |
Our three-year degree programme is creatively stimulating, experimental and industry focussed. You will be part of a committed creative community, supported by our enthusiastic team of lecturers and visiting professionals to develop your own voice and understanding of who you are as a writer. The course delivers contemporary approaches, creative provocations and critical thinking across prose, poetry, script and beyond, allowing you to develop a striking portfolio of creative and critical writing. Taking full advantage of our place within the North’s only dedicated Arts University, you will engage with peers across the spectrum of arts practice, producing work that reflects real world, industry collaborations. Current cross-course collaborations include filmmaking, photography, illustration and popular music.
Our writers fully engage with the lively arts and literary scenes in Leeds and beyond, where we run open mic nights, present work as part of literary festivals and spoken word nights, and support our writers to share their work. You will consider career paths and how to professionalise your creative practice, working with and gaining feedback from industry professionals. You will submit work to awards and competitions, supported by your peers and tutors, and make connections across the creative industries and literary world.
At enrolment, you should normally have achieved one of the following:
A-levels: 104-120 UCAS points including an art/design-related subject
European Baccalaureate: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a minimum of 26 points or the equivalent of 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including an art/design-related subject
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
BTEC Diploma: DD
UAL Extended Diploma: Merit
UAL Foundation Diploma: Distinction
An international qualification equivalent to the above – please check how your qualifications match our entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information.
We will consider students who do not have art/design as part of their main study but have a portfolio that demonstrates their potential to succeed.
You will also need:
Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5. Please see the English Language Requirements section below for details of accepted qualifications
A short portfolio (examples of work)
One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor or counsellor
Examples of work
For BA (Hons) Creative Writing you will need three examples of your writing. Your work should demonstrate your developing, imaginative and creative skills. At this stage in your career we are looking for developing writing, therefore choose a range of materials that best demonstrate your enthusiasm and knowledge of writing. Guidance on what to include in your examples of work can be found on our website at www.leeds-art.ac.uk/ug-entry-requirements.
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