BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing
About
About
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English with Creative Writing at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is a three-year programme that integrates literary studies with creative writing. Students explore a broad range of literary traditions, linguistic theories, and cultural narratives, honing critical, analytical, creative, and communication skills that are highly sought after in global industries. The dynamic curriculum begins with core modules like Studying Literature, Introduction to Linguistics, and Beginning Creative Writing, progressing to specialised topics. The programme culminates in a creative writing dissertation, offering students an opportunity to apply their learning to an independent research project.
Graduates are equipped with a strong foundation in research, critical analysis, and professional communication, making them well-prepared for careers in media, publishing, education, and the arts.
Key facts
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 126,000 | MYR 150,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 126,000 | MYR 150,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 42,000 | MYR 50,000 |
Entry Requirements
A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)
IB Diploma: 24 points overall
STPM: BC+ C+, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)
Australian Year 12: ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 75% average across 6 subjects
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas: Assessed based on university requirements
Gaokao (NCEE) & Senior High School Diploma (China): 68% average in Gaokao, minimum 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma
CBSE/CISCE Class XII: 75% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies subjects, Physical Education)
AP: 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects
Diploma (Local Institutions): Entry to Year 2 assessed case-by-case, minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
Foundation (Local Institutions): Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion required
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
SPM: CEFR level B2
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4
IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6
MUET: Band 4.5
UEC: Grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75%
CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)
Additional Notes:
IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if all 30 credits are from standard OSSD courses (no fast-track route).
Curriculum
Core Modules:
Academic Community
Beginning Creative Writing
Introduction to Linguistics
Studying Literature
The Influence of English
The Survey of English Literature and Drama
Year 2
Core Modules:
Discourse and Society
Literary Linguistics
Modern and Contemporary Literature
Writing for Performance
Prose and Poetry Writing
Victorian and Fin de Siècle Literature
World Literatures in English
Year 3
Core Modules:
Advanced Writing Practice
Creative Writing Dissertation
Modern British Fiction since 1950
Patterns, Functions, and the Description of English
Shakespeare and His Contemporaries on the Stage
Sociolinguistics