BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth

Programme overview

On BA (Hons) Creative Writing we tell stories by mastering the writing process, from research and ideas generation to editing a final draft. You'll draw inspirations from industry professionals, a wide range of published material, and collaborative feedback. Through a range of exciting projects, you'll explore the whole writing process – from idea generation and research to editing.

Faculty: Bournemouth Film School | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: First year allows you to experience different areas of Creative Writing, providing you with a toolkit of fundamental creative and academic skills. Level 5: Second year encourages you to apply your developing skills in the area, form, and genre of your choice, exploring where you can take your practice beyond university. Level 6: You'll enter your third year looking to strengthen existing industry links and networks introduced in second year through further practical engagement and experiences.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include: Freelance writer; Copywriter; Social media/digital content Writer; Marketing; Teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have Level 3 qualifications, which should normally include at least one creative subject. We're looking for between 104 and 120 UCAS Tariff points. Standard offers include: A Levels with a result of BBB (or equivalent results achieving 120 UCAS Tariff points); Recognised Foundation Diploma with a Pass; BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit; T Level with a minimum grade of Merit; Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above. While we don't request a formal portfolio, as part of the application process for our BA (Hons) Creative Writing courses, we'd like to see some examples of your writing skills. This can be poetry, prose, fiction, creative essays or travel writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home undergraduate tuition fee per year; optional placement year fee is £2,010. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). International/EU tuition fee per year, fixed for all years; optional placement year fee is £2,010. Source

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://aub.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

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