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Creative Writing [with Placement year] - BA (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
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Whether you like science fiction or poetry, or want to write for the stage or the screen, our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree will support your development as a professional writer. Explore professional writing techniques at ARU in Cambridge. Learn to write compelling narratives whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copy writer or a journalist. Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries and with a network of professionals with expertise in drama and ...Read more

Whether you like science fiction or poetry, or want to write for the stage or the screen, our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree will support your development as a professional writer. Explore professional writing techniques at ARU in Cambridge. Learn to write compelling narratives whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copy writer or a journalist. Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries and with a network of professionals with expertise in drama and performance, film, games development, journalism, publishing, and digital media, you’ll be equipped for a range of careers.Throughout your Creative Writing degree you'll progressively develop your skills in writing, preparing you for careers in teaching, editing, community arts, arts management, journalism, publishing, copywriting, and in related fields of advertising, film, video production and computer game production. In addition you’ll be part of our vibrant ARU writing community, including postgraduates and alumni, who will support you in building your own professional networks and the entrepreneurial skills required for freelancing and portfolio careers. Guest lectures include visiting authors, editors, agents, and other writing-industry professionals, giving you key insights and networking opportunities.You can also choose to study abroad for a semester, with funding available to help cover the cost which is shown to improve employability, and we'll help you to find placements and work experience. You can even opt for a placement year.

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Dominique
24 Jan 24

As a PhD student it would be easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed, but ARU really makes an effort to include its PhD students in its community. From the start there are welcome..Read more

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Jannah
30 Nov 23

I’m muslim so sometimes feel undervalued as a student...Read more

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96 Grades / Points required

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3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. Grades / Points required

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£15,900 per year

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Living Costs - Range from £7,000–£9,000 per year Full Time Annual Fees - 15900; Placement Year Fee - 1400

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Dominique
24 Jan 24
Creative Writing PhD
As a PhD student it would be easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed, but ARU really makes an effort to include its PhD students in its community. From the start there are welcome...
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Jannah
30 Nov 23
Creative Writing [with Placement year] - BA (Hons)
I’m muslim so sometimes feel undervalued as a student....
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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), it offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, degree apprenticeships...

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Anglia Ruskin University
East Road, Cambridge Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1PT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.4 miles away

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