Art and Creative Writing

Overview

This Art and Creative Writing BA programme from the University of Reading four-year, joint honours Art and Creative Writing course reflects recent developments in art and culture. For example, you will:

• learn about new digital art and publishing platforms
• expand your understanding of contemporary literature and art theories
• develop your skills in art writing.

Art and creative writing are a stimulating combination at degree level – they enhance and inform one another. Additionally, studying theories and practitioners across the art and literature disciplines will inspire and influence your own art and writing as you hone your technique and form.

Career opportunities:

A degree in art and creative writing at the University of Reading will prepare you to enter professions across the cultural field. For example, you could choose to work in:

• museum and gallery education
• publishing
• postproduction
• theatre
• television
• public relations.

You will enter the job market with practical experience and highly-developed research and communication skills. You will know how to access reliable information and present your findings in clear and persuasive language. These are valuable skills in today’s economy, where information and communication skills are vital. You will also have the critical and cultural awareness necessary for working in the public sector and the media.

Some of our students decide to continue their studies at postgraduate level; others have successful careers in fields as diverse as law, business administration, web design, teaching, and journalism.