Overview

Creative and Professional Writing (Hons) from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London helps students develop into the writers they want to be; hones their core writing skills that will give them an entry into jobs marketplace in the creative and many other industries; and gives them a general introduction to the diverse publishing world and literary scene in the UK and beyond.

The programme gives students regular writing exercises to guide them towards their assignments, and encourages wide reading. Most of the set texts on the course are contemporary so that students learn how people are writing now.

There is a lively Professional and Creative Arts Society, and regular informal reading evenings, where students share work with each other. Our teachers are all practising, published novelists, poets and writers.

Students at Creative and Professional Writing (Hons) from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London will:

be prepared for the cultural, political, environmental, social and economic needs of society.

be supported in the development of their own writing, and help them understand their own creative process, and the cultural and historical context of their work within wider cultural traditions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Non-Fiction

Writing Children's Fiction

Writing Children’s Fiction

Journalism: Reviews and Features

American Literature

Literature and the Unconscious

The Beatles and the Counterculture

Screen and Script: The Codes and Structures of Film and

Television Narrative

Curating London

Screenwriting

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

OR

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

OR

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS code: W800

UCAS points: 96-112

80 UCAS points should include at least two B grades at A Level (or equivalent).

We will make you an offer if you are within the tariff band range and you meet subject-specific requirements (where applicable).

For undergraduate programmes we will take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile, relevant non-academic achievements outlined in your personal statement, references and your motivation for study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17100 GBP / year

≈ 17100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Students at Creative and Professional Writing (Hons) from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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