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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Creative Writing

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Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
University of Sussex	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single and Joint Honours but a new Liberal Arts degree and keenly promote an interdisciplinary approach encouraging students to take subjects outside of their own where possible.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
American University	USA	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Hampshire College	USA	Rural Campus	Small Institution <5000	Students design customized programs of study in collaboration with hand-picked faculty committees.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) - No minimum grade requirements; applicants are assessed in a comprehensive, holistic review process.
Swansea University	UK	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single subject focussed and Joint Honours degrees	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Boston University	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Subject focused, with a foundation in Liberal Arts. Students apply directly into their program of interest. They focus on their subject/major-specific courses beginning in their first semester, while also exploring other areas through Liberal Arts. Many students pursue more than one subject.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Southern California (USC)	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Northeastern University	USA	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Northeastern is a research university that emphasizes the application of knowledge in the real world.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Regent’s University London	UK	City Campus	Small Institution <5000	5 main areas: Liberal Arts, Business, Psychology, Film & Media, Fashion & Design.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Bryn Mawr College	USA	Suburban Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Sciences	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Wake Forest University	USA	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Liberal Arts: Professors are teacher/scholars - they get to know who you are.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Exeter	UK	City Campus, Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Employability-driven and student-focused teaching	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Johns Hopkins University	USA	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Hopkins is a research university with a liberal arts curriculum.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) - We are looking for students who have taken a challenging course of study and who have succeeded.
University of Nottingham	UK, China, Malaysia	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single and Joint Honours	Not Given by University
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	USA	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science with a Research Focus	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Oxford Brookes University	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Our graduates are known for their employability, students benefit from our strong industry links.	Our entry requirements vary from course to course. They range from 104-136 UCAS tariff points.

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