Creative Writing BA(Hons): Entry requirements

Typical offer

Points: 240–360 depending on combination
Units: to include two A-levels or equivalent
Subjects:

• A-level: English Literature / Literature and Language / Drama and Theatre Studies / similar (60 points required).
• General Studies accepted when one of three A-levels or equivalent
• Key Skills: points not accepted in tariff. Key Skills Level 2/3 may be used in lieu of poor GCSEs, depending on combination.
• Plus GCSE: Mathematics (grade A–C preferred) and English (grade A–C required).

Further requirements for specific combinations:

• Business: 280 points, with at least 180 points from 2 A-levels or equivalent; 5 GCSE subjects including Mathematics and English (grade A–C required). General Studies and Native Languages accepted at grade B when 1 of 3 A-levels or equivalent.
• Criminology: GCSE Mathematics and Science (grade A–C required).
• Drama: refer to Drama entry requirements.
• Economics (Applied): GCSE Mathematics grade A–C.
• English Language and Communication: 80 points at A-level in English or a related subject.
• English Literature: 80 points at A-level in English Literature.
• Journalism: refer to Journalism entry requirements.
• Law: 280 points, with at least 180 points from 2 A-levels or equivalent; 5 GCSE subjects including Mathematics and English (grade A–C required). General Studies and Native Languages accepted at grade B when 1 of 3 A-levels or equivalent.
• Media and Cultural Studies: students taking Media Studies A-level must achieve grade C or above.
• Psychology: GCSE Mathematics grade A–C; students taking Psychology A-level must achieve grade C or above.

Other entry routes 

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that are equivalent to the typical offer. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact us for details.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

As a student on this course you will be part of the Kingston Writing School, a vibrant community of outstanding writers, journalists and publishers.

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