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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Creative Writing emphasises the importance of engaging with the wider world of literature in order to develop your own writing. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to study brilliant writing from the past, as well as learning from contemporary creative practitioners. Our course is led by a team of exciting, award-winning writers, and we also have a lively programme of visiting writers and guest speakers. As a student here, you鈥檒l be part of the York Centre for Writing, a hub for innovative new creative work with strong links to the wider literary community and to the publishing industry. Through events such as the York Literature Festival, our students benefit from studying and learning directly from internationally-acclaimed writers. Recent Festival and University guest writers have included Margaret Atwood; award-winning poets Simon Armitage and Daljit Nagra; Booker-nominated York novelist Fiona Mozley; innovative graphic novelist and illustrator Graham Rawle; and Bradford noir-writer A.A. Dhand. We also have regular visits from industry professionals and innovators, including agents, publishers and literary activistsThe Media course recieved a 100% satisfaction rate in the 2018 National Student Survey. The course combines critical and theoretical aspects with practical design and marketing elements as you progress. Studying Media at York St John University involves considering the way Media has shaped our culture and includes elements of Philosophy, Sociology and Politics. This broad approach allows you to decide on what really interests and choose your own path as to what you want to develop as your expertise. This includes being taught by professional designers as well as lecturers who will guide you in your studies. Of course we include opportunities to visit cultural hubs such as galleries, cinemas and other media centres and also you can also get involved with an international field trip.We also have our own publication in the form of Neutral magazine, which is a showcase for our students' talents in terms of writing, design and marketing. You can find our magazine at: http://neutralmagazine.com/
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 14,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
York St John University
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University League Table
101st
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
75th out of 91 8
36th out of 50 13
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Entry standards
/ Max 206113 55%76th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.16 79%35th
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Entry standards
/ Max 213117 55%36th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%24th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.49 87%4th
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