Creative Writing (BA): 4-year, Part-Time

Birkbeck, University of London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 6,935 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

The BA Creative Writing is a unique and exciting programme of study that gives you the opportunity to explore a range of disciplines, from prose fiction to poetry, scriptwriting to creative non-fiction.

Under the tutelage of practising published, award-winning writers with a reputation for excellence in their field, you will not only build an understanding of the craft of writing and hone your authorial technique, you will also learn the vital instinct for reading as a writer. Through practical projects and engagement with visiting professionals, you will broaden your understanding of the many aspects of the writing industry. You will also complete an extended creative project in a specific genre in your final year.

The degree provides you with a basis of skills necessary to pursue writing as a profession. It also equips you with expertise transferable to many careers in the arts, education and the media.

This programme is also available for full-time evening study over three years.

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Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue careers in creative writing, journalism, education or media production. This degree may also be useful in becoming an author, journalist, higher education lecturer or screenwriter.

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

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Subjects

  • Creative Writing
  • Drama
  • Screenwriting
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Writing
  • Part Time
  • Media
  • Poetry
  • Prose

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6. Typically, this takes the form of 90 credits per year. In addition to core and compulsory modules, you also choose option modules and complete an extended piece of writing.

In Year 1, you take five core modules.

In Year 2, you take three core modules and choose one option module.

In Year 3, you take three compulsory modules and choose one option module.

In Year 4, you take three core modules: the publishing project, an independent reading portfolio and an extended writing project. You also choose one option module.

YEAR 1 CORE MODULES
  • Independent Reading Portfolio: The Short Story
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Introduction to Fiction
  • Introduction to Poetry
  • Introduction to Screenwriting
YEAR 2 CORE MODULES
  • Independent Reading Portfolio: Genres
  • Narrative Methods
  • The Life of the Writer
YEAR 2 OPTION MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
  • Poetry Workshop 1
  • Scriptwriting Workshop 1: The Essentials of Stage and Screen (The 30 Minute Script)
YEAR 3 COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Creative Non-fiction
  • Independent Reading Portfolio: The Written World
  • The Writing Industry
YEAR 4 CORE MODULES
  • Dissertation BA Creative Writing
  • Independent Reading Portfolio: Critical Reflection
  • The Publishing Project
YEARS 3 AND 4 OPTION MODULES
  • Fiction Workshop: The Contemporary Novel
  • Poetry Workshop 2: The Open Page
  • Scriptwriting Workshop 2: Writing for the Contemporary Stage
  • Scriptwriting Workshop 4: The Television Drama (The 60 Minute Script)
  • The Creative Critical Seam

Additional information

FEES

Part-time home students: £ 6935 pa
Part-time international students: £10710 pa

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