Overview

Learn from the team of practising and published poets, short story writers, novelists, dramatists and screenwriters, as you develop and find the creative writing medium that fits your voice.

In addition, you will explore your passion for history with modules that cover the Medieval period through to the 21st century: both in Britain and across the world.

You’ll work with experienced tutors and experts who use the latest research to underlie their teaching to ensure that you have access to emerging creative writing techniques and the latest debates within the study of history.

On this Creative Writing and History (Hons) degree at University of Chichester you will:

Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.
Gain a critical insight into historical societies from a variety of contexts and time periods.
Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.
Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality.
Build your degree around your interests.
Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.

Careers

Creative Writing and History graduates are highly valued by employers for their strong problem-solving and communication skills, and often continue into a variety of careers.

Career paths include:

Novelist

Publishing

Teaching

Journalism

Copywriting

Marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A Social History of Early Modern England: 1550-1750

Creative Writing: Poetry, Form and Freedom

Creative Writing Non-Fiction: Writing Place

From ‘Angry Young Men’ to Cool Britannia?: A Historical Analysis of British Cultural Activity After 1945

Kingdom of Heaven: Crusading and the Holy Land: 1095-1291

Popes and Politics

Re-Litigating the Past: State, Media and Historical Injustice in Contemporary Britain

Renaissance to Restoration

Stuart England 1603-88: Rebellion, Restoration and Revolution

Women and Gender: 1000-1600

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Creative Writing View 285 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff points: 96 - 120 tariff points.

A levels: BBB - CCC including English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 12 level 3 credits worth of English units at Merit.

International Baccalaureate: 28 points with English Higher at 4.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16344 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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