Art and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Develop as an artist, curator and writer with our BA Art and Creative Writing programme.This four-year, joint honours 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 ...Read more

Develop as an artist, curator and writer with our BA Art and Creative Writing programme.This four-year, joint honours 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.Studying at the Reading School of Art allows you to explore a vast range of media and experiment with emerging art forms. Over the course of your four years of study, you will:- work with academics who include artists, curators and researchers- be encouraged to participate in exhibitions, public art commissions and events- receive dedicated studio space, accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and a studio tutor to help develop your individual and professional practice.Creative writing studies at Reading are hosted by our Department of English Literature, a research-active academic community with access to superb resources and literary treasures. You will learn from prize-winning authors and academics who are committed to teaching through the workshop model. These small group sessions are the heart of Reading’s writing community: guided by one of our lecturers, you and your fellow students will gain confidence as you share your writing and help each other improve.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/art-ug/ba-art-and-creative-writing

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
Art
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
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90%
Average salary
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Art graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Art graduate salary
£17,000
Creative Writing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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92%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Creative Writing graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Dan
06 Dec 23

Great facilities like the library. Campus is very green. Student services can be very useful so I suggest learning more about them. Sometimes students don't know about the kinds..Read more

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Charlotte
30 Jan 23

Location is good as it has a city sort of feel without the cost and too many people. The subjects I do feel overwhelming because the departments do not communicate between one..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:27 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

A level English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Higher English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Principal subjects must include English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Higher Level English Literature or a related subject at 5. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Modules taken must be comparable to A level English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Modules taken must be comparable to A level English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.

Popular A-level subjects

Art

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
89%
English Literature
29%
Psychology
26%
Mathematics
13%
English Language
10%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,250 per year

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Students from International

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£25250 Per year

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