6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test.
GCSE and equivalents
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
A Levels
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2
Is general studies acceptable? Yes
Average A Level offer: BCC
Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
T Levels
104 UCAS Tariff points in a related subject.
BTEC qualifications
National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Diploma subjects / grades required: D*D if studied on its own or to the total of 104 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 104 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications
As a student on the BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University you will hear from prestigious visiting writers who regularly deliver readings and workshops. Recent guests have included Ramsay Campbell, Wayne Holloway-Smith, Rebecca Goss, James Rice, Helen Mort, and Eimear McBride
At LJMU, which developed the UK’s first Single Honours Creative Writing course, we put an emphasis on a writer’s career and take special care to instil not just the craft but also the practical approaches needed to become a professional writer. All our staff are published authors, and the Creative Writing university textbooks we have produced are used worldwide.
During this degree, you will study prose, poetry and scriptwriting in your first year and go on to specialise in the disciplines that challenge you the most to produce your best work. Our acclaimed Writer at Work module engages specialists in digital publishing, arts-in-health and literature development and other areas giving you an in-depth understanding as well as experience of the writer’s professional world. You will hear guest lectures from eminent writers throughout your studies. Recent guests have included: Ramsay Campbell, Rebecca Goss, Cathleen Miller, Wayne Holloway-Smith, James Rice, Stuart Harcourt, Helen Stringer and Dr Jenny Newman.
The degree is taught in our £38 million Redmonds Building, located in the heart Liverpool, a vibrant student city, renowned for its cultural events, readings, music events and art galleries.
Teaching by our expert academic team is enhanced by prestigious visiting writers from the worlds of prose, poetry and scriptwriting who deliver readings or workshops.
The Creative Writing residential in Snowdonia, which takes place towards the start of the first term, is a chance to participate in a writing retreat that will kick-start your creativity. It also allows you to get to know your peers and tutors.
In The Red, the student-run magazine of the Creative Writing department, regularly hosts student readings and open mic nights where you can hone your performance skills. Each year, three final year students take over the editorship of the magazine.
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Level 4
Core modules
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to Scriptwriting
Introduction to Prose
Consuming Passions
Myth
Observation and Discovery
Level 5
Core modules
Screen 1
Optional modules
Treatment and Screenplay
The Fantastic
Approaching Your Novel
Short Prose
Poetry Writing Workshop:Form and Substance
Short Story One
Dramatic Writing for Radio and Stage
Level 6
Core modules
Prose Portfolio 1
Optional modules
Prose Portfolio 2
Independent Study in Creative Writing
The Writer at Work
The Writer at Work: The Project
Poetry Writing Workshop : Advanced Poetry 1
Poetry Writing Workshop:Advanced Poetry 2
Digital Writing
Advanced Scriptwriting
Script Portfolio
Our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers including:
broadcasting
business
copywriting (in advertising and social media)
journalism
marketing
proofreading and editing
publishing
teaching
website authoring
Some have also become professional writers and had their work filmed, staged, published and performed.
Health Insurance_fee:£300/year
