Tuition

€24,000

Duration

3 years,4 years

Admissions Deadline

30 June

Location

Poole

Profile

The BA (Hons) in Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth offers a dynamic and comprehensive program designed for aspiring writers who seek to hone their craft and develop their voice. This course encourages students to explore various genres and styles of writing, fostering creativity and originality.

Key Features:

Diverse Writing Genres: Students will have the opportunity to write across multiple genres, including fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and non-fiction, enabling them to discover and refine their unique style.
Practical Experience: The program emphasizes practical experience, providing workshops, seminars, and opportunities for students to collaborate with peers and industry professionals.
Industry Connections: AUB has strong links with the writing and publishing industries, offering students access to guest lectures, networking events, and potential work placements.
Supportive Environment: Students benefit from a supportive and inspiring environment, with access to experienced faculty members who are published authors and industry practitioners.

Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to cover a broad spectrum of writing disciplines. Key modules may include:

Introduction to Creative Writing
Writing Fiction and Poetry
Scriptwriting for Stage and Screen
Writing for Digital Media
Professional Writing Practice

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Writing program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

Novelist
Poet
Screenwriter
Copywriter
Editor
Content Creator

Notes

For direct admission, prospective applicants are urged to follow a college preparatory programme in high school, taking a senior course in fine or applied art where possible.
All undergraduate courses at AUB offer an optional placement year (€2,230), to be taken between your second and third years of study.
Tuition fee for UK and home students is €11,500.
Online study program price is €8,000 per year.
Application deadline via UCAS is January 29th.

Tuition

€24,000

Specific Areas of Study

Other Visual and Performing Arts and Writing

Format

Full Time

Degree Type

Bachelors

Admissions Requirements

High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above, portfolio, in-person audition and/or interview plus one of the following:
- Two AP exam results with a grade of 3 or higher
- SAT I (Reasoning) scores of at least 1100
- SAT II subject tests in at least two subjects with minimum scores of 600
- Two or more IB Diploma Programme Courses
- ACT test results in at least two subjects with minimum scores of 24
- Successful completion of an accredited Associate’s Degree
- Successful completion of first year (freshman year) of University at an accredited University
- Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Studies.