Creative Writing

UCAS code: W800

Here's what Arts University Bournemouth says about its Creative Writing course.

Why Choose Us?

Explore Any Genre, Style, or Form: You have the freedom to explore any genre, style, or form of your choice – the options are endless, and you can select your areas of specialism. Network with Industry Leaders: Network with guest speakers from a diverse range of internationally renowned and award-winning writers, literary agents, and publishers. This includes representatives from Bloomsbury, the Writer’s & Artist’s Yearbook, Macmillan, Curtis Brown Literary Agency, Andrew McMillan, Dean Atta, Okechukwu Nzelu, Janet Ellis MBE, Russell T Davies (Doctor Who), Joe Cornish (Ant Man), Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth (Killing Eve), Lucy Clarke, and many more! 1:1 Mentorships with Published Writers: This is the only BA course in the country to offer 1:1 mentorships with published writers in your chosen field. You tell us what form or genre you want to work in, and we’ll match you with a practicing writer who will provide feedback on your works-in-progress and offer valuable advice. Practical Industry Experiences: Engage in authentic, real-world experiences related to the industry, providing you with insights on how to advance your writing post-graduation. Collaborative Opportunities with Other Creative Courses: You will have opportunities to collaborate with other creative courses – write comics or graphic novels with Illustration students, screenplays with Film Production and Acting students, or video games with Games students.

Unleash Your Creativity Are you ready to join the next generation of storytellers? Stories are at the heart of how we communicate and understand the world. Whether you want to write fiction, scripts for stage or screen, poetry, or non-fiction, studying Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth will help you develop skills to express yourself and share your words with the world.

What to Expect On this course you’ll develop your own voice and hone your craft in areas that interest you. Through a range of exciting projects, you’ll explore the whole writing process — from initial ideas to editing and publication/production. With visits from published writers and industry professionals, you’ll explore career opportunities and build contacts, too. Writers rarely work alone, so you’ll have the chance to collaborate with other courses which includes an unrivalled opportunity to explore the exciting world of Bournemouth Film School (BFS), a respected leader in the Screen and Creative Industries that for over 60 years has turned passionate individuals into job-ready graduates.

Cultivating Career-Ready Skills We offer opportunities to develop practical, employable and transferrable skills to prepare you for a range of future careers. You’ll gain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of industry routes including how to get published/produced, how to get a literary agent, and how to market your work. We explore the skills that employers are looking for and all the different ways you can make a living as a writer. When you graduate, you’ll have a strong creative portfolio, and a professional network to kickstart your career.

Between your second and third year of study, you have the option of taking a Professional Placement Year. You take charge of securing your own placement, with guidance from your course team. Once you're here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you, so when the time comes, you can make a decision that's right for you.

The Future Starts Here Seize the opportunity to study at a place where creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together. Enrol in our BA (Hons) Creative Writing course at Arts University Bournemouth and join a legacy of storytellers, creators, and innovators ready to shape the future.

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