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English and Creative Writing BA Hons
Our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree course will support you in developing a rigorous and creative writing practice, while also honing your critical and analytical abilities.
You will develop
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for English and Creative Writing BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for English and English Studies at Birmingham City University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
B,B,C
Required subjects for English and Creative Writing BA Hons at Birmingham City University
A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Required subjects: English Language or Literature A Level at Grade C or above. In lieu of English Language or Literature A Level, subjects that include an element of essay writing will be considered as an alternative, i.e History, Religious Education, The Sciences, Philosophy, Film Studies, Communication Studies & Creative Writing all include a component of this. Applicants will be required to submit a satisfactory essay set by the department.
UCAS points for current students on English and English Studies at Birmingham City University
Asked for:
112 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
overall score with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.
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How good is this course?
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CityGirl95
11th July 15
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20th November 21
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10th July 15
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