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Available for Clearing 2024
**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 at ARU in Cambridge. Learn to write compelling narratives whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copy writer or a journalist. Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries and with a network of professionals with expertise in drama and performance, film, games development, journalism, publishing, and digital media,...
**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/>Explore professional writing techniques at ARU in Cambridge. Learn to write compelling narratives whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copy writer or a journalist. Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries and with a network of professionals with expertise in drama and performance, film, games development, journalism, publishing, and digital media, you’ll be equipped for a range of careers. You’ll explore complex types of communication, digital literacy and innovative storytelling developing your own skills in this area.<br/><br/>Throughout your Creative Writing degree you will progressively develop your skills in writing, preparing you for careers in teaching, editing, community arts, arts management, journalism, publishing, copywriting, and in related fields of advertising, film, video production and computer game production. 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. Guest lectures include visiting authors, editors, agents, and other writing-industry professionals giving you key insights and networking opportunities.<br/><br/>You’ll prepare for work through key modules: Careers in Writing: Editing & Copywriting helps you develop skills wanted by industry and the professional environment such as understanding branding guidelines and how to write according to them. The Business of Being a Writer: Craft & Professional Practice (L6) will provide you with an understanding of the path to publication.<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.<br/><br/>**Outstanding student support**<br/><br/>Join our student community and:<br/><br/><br/>- learn from experienced tutors, wholl provide encouragement and feedback<br/><br/><br/>- benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, whos there to support you throughout your time at university<br/><br/><br/>- make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources<br/><br/><br/>- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.<br/><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.<br/><br/>**Employability and personal career development**<br/><br/>Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way.
ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.
Whatever your career ambitions, ARU’s innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for.
ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. A...
The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU’s innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU is also incredibly proud to have been named Times Higher Education’s University of the Year 2023, reflecting the difference they’ve made in the local community.<br/><br/>You’ll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who will help you start building your CV, while earning some extra money! <br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you’ll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Cambridge Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W800
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffGCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by |
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