The BA in Creative Writing and English offers you the opportunity to develop critical and creative skills within one programme, which is innovative not only for its integration of two intertwined subjects, but for its industry links and its teaching practices. As a student of Creative Writing and English, you will learn: how to develop your creative writing (fiction/ poetry/memoir/creative non-fiction) through intensive workshops the practicalities of creative literary industries about the development of literary genres and practices about the conditions that shape literature – from history and geography to questions of gender, race, sexuality, and class Potential pathway into Year 2 of the BA Creative Writing and English, having completed Year 1 of the MH101 Bachelor of Arts degree.
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February 2027
Maynooth University
Maynooth University, Maynooth,
MAYNOOTH,
Kildare,
W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Maynooth University
Maynooth University, Maynooth,
MAYNOOTH,
Kildare,
W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Leaving Certificate Applicants: Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish & third language & H5 English. DARE: Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is an alternative entry route to third level education for school-leavers whose disability affected their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a pathway to third level education for school-leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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