Overview

The two-year, part-time Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford allows you to strengthen your ability in four major areas of literary activity — prose, poetry, drama and analytical reading — as well as the chance to specialise in the genre of your choice.

Study options:

There are two ways to study:

The face-to-face option takes place on weekends in Oxford, and offers a rich combination of seminars, one-to-one tutorials and group discussions. See study option 1, below.

The online option replicates this structure exactly, using a variety of media to offer a stimulating and challenging learning environment. See study option 2, below.

For both study options, the chance to have your work read and analysed by a supportive, suitably skilled peer group is one of the great benefits of the course, offering fresh perspectives and insights on your writing. At the same time, we emphasise the importance of individual voice and vision, and there will be ample time for one-to-one, in-depth discussion of your work.

Many of our former students have had work accepted for publication during or after their time with us. A significant number have progressed to Creative Writing MAs and MFA programmes at a range of universities, including Oxford University’s Master's in Creative Writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

seminars, involving practical writing activities and lively group discussions;
group discussions of each other’s work. This is because the value of group activity as a catalyst for the creative imagination is a central tenet of the course.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 1248 other Bachelors in Language Studies 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

110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application:

a sample of your work: approximately 2000 words of prose fiction or dramatic dialogue, or about half a dozen poems
a statement of between 300 and 400 words explaining why you wish to enrol on the course, and stating which pathway you are applying for.
proof of your English language ability if you are a non-native English-speaking applicant

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

6625 GBP / year

≈ 6625 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3865 GBP / year

≈ 3865 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 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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Study options:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oxford

Funding

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