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BA (Hons) Creative Writing

  • Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time
  • Placement year: Optional 1 year
  • Course code: W800 (UCAS)
  • Institution code: A66 (UCAS)
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Studios and resources

Throughout BA (Hons) Creative Writing, you’ll be exposed to professional industries to gain a solid understanding of all the opportunities available to writers.

Interacting with a wide range of writing-related industries will equip you with the creative and critical tools for continuing your writing beyond the course into a professional context, whether in industry or further study and research.

You'll hear from and network with a variety of industry professionals including publishers, agents, arts organisations, and funding bodies to gain a solid understanding of possible ways to make an income as a writer.

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Community Writing Groups

There’s also plenty happening in Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area to help you find your voice.

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Dorset's History

Dorset has a particularly rich literary history, something you'll really be able to make the most of at AUB. 

All AUB students have access to a wide range of facilities, resources and spaces on our creative campus.

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The Library

The Library at AUB holds an excellent range of print and online collections

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Lecture Theatres and Seminar Rooms

We have a number of lecture theatres and seminar rooms scattered around campus to assist students with their studies.

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Central Media Store

The Central Media store houses a diverse array of equipment, offering students the means to craft and capture...

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Innovation Studio

The Innovation Studio operates as a lab for creative technologies, a nucleus for start-ups and enterprises and an industry engagement hub.

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Drawing Studio

Our iconic blue Drawing Studio is used by student from all courses and was designed by alumnus Sir Peter Cook​...

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Digital Suites

Our Digital Suites offer a digital post-production facility and digital teaching space.

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Printroom

Our printmaking facilities are a hub of creativity on campus and have been inspiring students since 1964.

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Letterpress and Bindery

The Letterpress and Bindery studio is a central resource, where students can learn and explore bookbinding and letterpress printing.

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