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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing
Genre and Context
Poetry in English
Art Studio
Drawing Skills
Modernisms & Mythologies
The Business of Books
Contemporary Fiction
Image Action Text
Affect, Aesthetics and the Event
Visual Thinking and Material Writing
Philosophies and Theories of Art

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Creative Writing Literature View 314 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer

BBB including a grade B in English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects include: English Language, English Language and Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies, and Creative Writing.
All suitable applicants will be interviewed and will need to provide a portfolio of their work.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall including 5 in English at higher level.

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

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Tuition Fee

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International

22350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22350 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Reading

903 - 1382 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art and Creative Writing.

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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