BA (Hons) Creative Writing

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

Overview

On BA (Hons) Creative Writing we tell stories by mastering the writing process, from research and ideas generation to editing a final draft. You'll draw inspirations from industry professionals, a wide range of published material, and collaborative feedback.

A group of creative writing students sat on a rocky outcrop.

Draw inspiration from existing literature. Develop your own voice.

Through a range of exciting projects, you'll explore the whole writing process – from idea generation and research to editing.

An AUB BA (Hons) Creative Writing student standing at a lectern, pointing to the ceiling while performing for an audience off-camera at Bournemouth Writing Festival.

Join the UK's largest film school outside London.

Writers rarely work alone, so BA (Hons) Creative Writing will give you the opportunity to collaborate with other courses within Bournemouth Film School and beyond.

Watch our course videos

Discover from student Freya about what it’s like to study BA (Hons) Creative Writing at AUB.

In addition, course leader Dr James Cole talks about what you can expect from studying the course, and also gives an insight into what makes a great story.