Creative Writing and Drama BA (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W905

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Creative Writing and Drama BA (Hons)

About

This programme offers an exciting opportunity to combine expertise in both creative writing and drama performance. You’ll work with professional researchers, published writers, research-active academics, and visiting practitioners, gaining valuable insights into both disciplines.

We welcome you if you are passionate about creative writing, eager to build on your strengths, and excited to explore new ones. Our thematic modules allow you to experiment with various forms and styles, helping you create original works informed by knowledge of craft, research, critical reflection, and feedback from diverse writers.

Grounded in contemporary performance methods, scholarly thinking, and historical theatrical traditions, this course prepares you for a wide range of arts-related careers. You’ll explore topics like acting, performing, directing, creative writing, and theatre for social change, all while being supported in developing your own artistic vision and aspirations.

Expand your potential career pathways, from professional writing to performance-based roles, and be well-prepared for a varied and exciting career.

Benefit from our partnership with Leicester’s iconic Curve theatre, offering internships, placements, performance opportunities, and skills workshops to enhance your practical experience.

Learn beyond classroom boundaries, exploring stimulating settings like Leicester Gallery, local museums, archives, and a deconsecrated chapel. Our Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts provides state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist studios and rehearsal spaces.

Join writing networks, perform at spoken-word events, and showcase your work at festivals like DMU’s States of Independence.

Our graduates work in theatre companies, media, technical theatre production, and community arts, or pursue careers as professional writers across various fields.

Creative Writing

Creative Writing with Education Studies

Creative Writing and English Literature

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

104

A Level:

BCC

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit

Access to HE:

Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

International Baccalaureate (IB):

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Career

Where we could take you

Placements

During this programme you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. Placements are available in diverse industries, and recent students have benefitted from positions in copywriting and marketing. This insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career.

Our Careers Team offers a range of careers resources and opportunities so you can start planning your future.

Previous drama students have enjoyed placements at Leicester’s Curve theatre, as well as other professional arts organisations and theatre companies, in arts events and venues, technical or stage management work. Related corporate industries, such as television or commercial enterprises, have also offered students the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and understanding of working practices in a professional and creative context.

Graduate careers

Employability skills are embedded in the curriculum to prepare you for a wide range of careers in creative writing and beyond.

The programme equips you with transferable skills, including creative thinking, critical analysis, problem-solving, research, digital writing, publishing, and proofreading. We encourage you to recognise and articulate these valuable skills to employers.

Our graduates have built successful careers in writing, teaching, publishing, marketing, PR, filmmaking, and fundraising, with many pursuing further studies like DMU's Creative Writing MA.

Drama graduates develop strong skills in critical analysis, communication, collaboration, and project management, alongside public performance abilities. They’ve gone on to work in media, theatre production, and community arts, or to establish their own theatre companies. Our graduates include an actor for the National Theatre, Associate Director at Lichfield Garrick Theatre, and a Drama coach at Berzerk Productions.