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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

Arts University Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

Develop your creative writing skills and unlock your full potential as a writer. This course will provide you with the knowledge, techniques, and inspiration to produce original and engaging creative writing. You'll study a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting, and have the opportunity to work on live projects and publications. With expert tuition and peer feedback, you'll hone your craft and create a portfolio of work that showcases your skills.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in creative writing or use their writing skills in other areas such as marketing, journalism, or teaching. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as writers, editors, and teachers, and have published works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth is a specialist institution for creative professionals, offering a unique blend of practical workshops, lectures, and seminars. Our experienced staff are practising writers and artists, providing you with hands-on guidance and support throughout your studies. We offer a small class size, allowing for individual attention and tailored feedback. Plus, our location in Bournemouth provides easy access to the beautiful coastline of Dorset and the vibrant cultural scene of South England.

Why You Should Study This Course

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 nonfiction, 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 kickstart your career. Writers rarely work alone, so this course will give you the opportunity to collaborate with other courses. You might write scripts with animators or filmmakers, or explore narratives with illustrators.

General Eligibility

Were looking for students who can express themselves clearly, concisely, and creatively €“ utilizing the written word effectively. We look for students who have something to say (whether thats about the real world or invented worlds) and who come with stories to tell €“ students who can demonstrate a commitment to writing and an emerging portfolio of work. The course will involve reading as a writer so you'll need to come prepared to read widely across a broad range of styles and genres. You'll need initiative, critical and problem-solving abilities and to be self-motivated.

What You'll Study

1 Level 4 (first year)

First year allows you to experience different areas of Creative Writing, providing you with a toolkit of fundamental creative and academic skills. A dynamic series of workshops, lectures and seminars, facilitated by staff and visiting industry professionals, are designed to build your competency. You'll read widely throughout this level, gaining a solid knowledge of other authors and their work, and an understanding of how this research can impact on your own practice. At the core of the course experience will be writing workshops that provide safe environment for you to share your work with lectures and peers, gaining invaluable constructive feedback. These workshops will build confidence in sharing your work with your peers and develop strategies for giving and receiving feedback.

2 Level 5 (second year)

Second year encourages you to apply your developing skills, equipping you with strategies for pushing boundaries, taking risks and experimenting with responsive writing on location. Through a series of trips, you'll develop a more nuanced understanding of form, genre, and style whilst gaining first-hand experience of the different roles of a writer in today's world. You'll be paired with a professional writer or editor, where possible, who'll guide you, alongside academic staff, as you undertake a project of your choice.

3 Level 6 (third year)

You'll enter your third year looking to strengthen existing industry links and networks introduced in second year through further practical engagement and experiences. You'll develop an awareness and understanding of publishing options, literary agencies, and other creative arts and literature-based organisations, and will undertake practical community or industry-based live projects that reflect your interests. You'll actively explore the mechanics of being a professional writer, developing knowledge in the areas of self-promotion, marketing and managing finances. Concluding the year, you'll work on an extended projects in your chosen area of interest.

Language Requirement

IELTS6.0
TOEFL78
PTE58
Duolingo79

Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.

Programme Information

Course CategoryHumanities and Social Sciences

Course LevelUndergraduate

Awarding BodyArts University Bournemouth

Campus NameWallisdown

DurationFull-time, 3 Years

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score6.0

Tuition FeesUK: £9,250 , International/EU : £17,950

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