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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Arts University Bournemouth
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
On this course, youll learn to draw inspiration from existing literature, before developing your own voice. Through a range of exciting projects, you'll explore the whole writing process – from idea generation and research to editing.
Three reasons to study BA (Hons) Creative Writing at AUB:
- Unique opportunities such as the chance to be mentored by a published writer in your chosen field.
- Industry-focused guidance on how to make a living as a writer in today's world.
- The choice to pick any form or genre that's of interest to you – shape your own creative journey and follow your passions.
A career in creative writing could see you working in publishing, a literary agency, freelancing or in education - and thats just the start. Whether you want to create prose, scripts, poetry or non-fiction, well help you turn writing into a career.
With visits from published writers and industry professionals, youll be able to explore career opportunities and build contacts. When you graduate, youll have a strong portfolio and a professional network to kick-start your career.
Writers rarely work alone, so BA (Hons) Creative Writing will give you the opportunity to collaborate with other courses. You might write scripts with animators or filmmakers, or explore narratives with illustrators.
Placement year
All undergraduate courses at AUB offer an optional placement year, to be taken between your second and third years of study.
If youre unsure about this optional placement, you dont need to decide now. Once youre here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you, so when the time comes, you can make a decision thats right for you.
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University information
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University League Table
93rd
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Campus address
Arts University Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5HH, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
43rd out of 50 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 213129 60%18th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.55 89%2nd
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