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University degree

Creative Writing

Anglia Ruskin University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Explore professional writing techniques and learn to write compelling narratives with a BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree course at Anglia Ruskin University. Whether you want to write science fiction, poetry, or for the stage or screen, our Creative Writing degree will support your development as a professional writer. Explore complex types of communication, digital literacy and innovative storytelling, developing your skills in these areas.

You’ll become part of our vibrant ARU writing community, including postgraduates and alumni, helping you build your professional network and the entrepreneurial skills you’ll need for freelancing and portfolio careers. Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries, you’ll be surrounded by professionals with expertise in performance, film, games, publishing, and digital media.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts35%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
access5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
3 years on
£25,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Anglia Ruskin University's own site.
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