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**Whether you like science fiction or poetry, or want to write for the stage or the screen, our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree will support your development as a professional writer.**
- Explore professional writing techniques and learn to write compelling narratives, whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copywriter or journalist.
- Get invaluable feedback on all your written work from professional writers, including our teaching staff and Royal Literary Fund fellows, as well as your fellow students.
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**Whether you like science fiction or poetry, or want to write for the stage or the screen, our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree will support your development as a professional writer.**<br/><br/><br/>- Explore professional writing techniques and learn to write compelling narratives, whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copywriter or journalist.<br/><br/><br/>- Get invaluable feedback on all your written work from professional writers, including our teaching staff and Royal Literary Fund fellows, as well as your fellow students.<br/><br/><br/>- Become part of a community of professionals with expertise in drama and performance, film, games development, journalism, publishing, and digital media.<br/><br/><br/>- Attend guest lectures by visiting authors, editors, agents, and other writing industry professionals, as well as events organised by our Cambridge Writing Centre, where you can showcase your writing and make new contacts.<br/><br/><br/>- Prepare for your future career: our Careers in Writing module helps you develop skills wanted by industry and the professional environment, while The Business of Being a Writer will help you understand the path to getting published.<br/><br/><br/>Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries, you’ll be surrounded by a network of professionals with expertise in drama and performance, film, games development, journalism, publishing, and digital media.<br/><br/>You’ll explore complex types of communication, digital literacy and innovative storytelling, developing your own skills in these areas and graduating ready for a range of careers including teaching, editing, community arts, arts management, journalism, publishing, copywriting, and the related fields of advertising, film, video production and computer game production.<br/><br/>You’ll get invaluable feedback on all of your written work from professional writers, including our teaching staff and Royal Literary Fund fellows, as well as your fellow students. This will offer you the unique opportunity to consider a range of responses to your writing, as well as sharpening your own critical skills.<br/><br/>In addition you’ll be part of our vibrant ARU writing community, including postgraduates and alumni, who will support you in building your own professional networks and the entrepreneurial skills required for freelancing and portfolio careers.<br/><br/>Guest lectures include visiting authors, editors, agents, and other writing-industry professionals, giving you key insights and networking opportunities.<br/><br/>You can also attend events organised by our Cambridge Writing Centre, including guest talks and live lit jams, where you can showcase your own creative writing and make new contacts in the industry.<br/><br/>You can also choose to study abroad for a semester, with funding available to help cover the cost; which is shown to improve employability, and well help you to find placements and work experience. You can even opt for a placement year.<br/><br/>**Careers**<br/><br/>As a BA (Hons) Creative Writing student you’ll develop many skills besides writing, including literacy, communication, research, creative thinking, self-reliance and teamwork – all of which can help you start a career in many different areas, including film, games development, journalism, publishing, digital media and marketing.<br/><br/>Graduation doesnt have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to continue on to a Masters course, such as our MA Creative Writing or MA Creative Writing and Publishing. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.
Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more.
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At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Cambridge Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W801
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
96
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
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