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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Far from having a deceptive name, Creative Writing is exactly what it says on the tin. Creative Writing degrees will cover all aspects of writing, from fiction to nonfiction, poetry to scriptwriting, encapsulating a myriad of different styles to help you flourish as a writer.

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Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BA/BFA
Creative Arts
BA
Creative Writing
BA
Creative and Professional Writing
BA
English
BA
English Composition
BA
Screenwriting
BA
Scriptwriting
BA
Songwriting
BA
Writing for Performance
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Useful Skills

Attention to Detail
Creativity
Empathy
Idea Visualisation
Research
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Staying Positive (Resilience)
Written Communication
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DEEPER SUBJECT EXPLORATION 

Access resources for you to "Read" around your subject from books, to blogs, taster lectures and events.

This is a great way to help you decide whether this subject area is really something you would want to study at the depth of a degree.

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Universities

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Institution
Country
Campus Type
Size
Education Model
Selectivity
Franklin & Marshall College
USA
Small Institution <5000
We follow a liberal arts format with majors, minors, joint degrees, and certificate program options.
Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate
The American University of Paris
France
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
College of Wooster
USA
Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Undergraduate Only Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Loughborough University
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
A comprehensive university offering Bachelors, Masters & research degrees across a range of subjects
Selective (25-50% admitted) - We look for students with high academic achievement, motivation & passion for their chosen subject
Bard College Berlin
Germany
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Amsterdam University College (AUC)
The Netherlands
City Campus, City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Brighton
UK
City Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
University of Florida
USA
Rural Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Purdue University-Main Campus
USA
Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Tier one research institution in the U.S. Many opportunities for undergraduate research.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
UWE Bristol
UK
City Campus, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
Less Selective (>75% admitted). Certain courses are more competitive and therefore will be more selective.
University of East Anglia (UEA)
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of Essex
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Brunel University London
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective
California State University, Long Beach
USA
Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model): Accessible, Practical, Affordable
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Syracuse University
USA
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We offer both liberal arts and pre-professional programs of study, with a flexible curriculum.
Selective (25-50% admitted) Rates of admission vary by intended program of study
Minerva University
USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan.
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format.
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/
UBC - University of British Columbia
Canada
Suburban Campus, City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
We offer a flexible approach to academics that allows learners to choose their own path to success.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) - Admission is competitive and holistic - different courses and campuses will vary in requirements.
University of Warwick
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Lancaster
UK, Germany, Ghana
Rural Campus, City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We are one of the few universities to offer a major/minor system for the majority of our courses. This means that students will apply for a major subject through UCAS, then upon arrival choose an additional minor subject. Students will then study both of these subjects for their first year.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
New College of the Humanities
UK
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
We teach interdisciplinary humanities degrees inspired by the Liberal Arts model.
Selective (25-50% admitted) - We use interviews as part of our admissions process
University of Westminster
UK
Urban City
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single subject focus
Highly Selective (Media, Fashion, Architecture, Arts), Less Selective
Rutgers University
USA
Urban City, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
We are a large, state, research university. Our offerings include liberal arts and professional schools such as Business, Engineering, Performing and Visual Arts, Pharmacy, etc.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Cardiff University
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Reading
UK, Malaysia
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single subject and extensive joint honours
Not given by institution
University of Pittsburgh
USA
City
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Pitt is a public, research 1 institution.
Selective (25-50% admitted) Pitt has rolling admissions meaning the earlier you apply the better your chance of acceptance.
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