Bachelor of Arts in Art and Creative Writing

University of Reading - Whiteknights campus

UK,England

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48 Months

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CAD 25,250/year

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 23,000 +

Int. Students: 5,000 +

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Main Campus Address

Whiteknights House, Reading RG6 6UR, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts in Art and Creative Writing

Program Overview

 Develop as an artist, curator and writer with our BA Art and Creative Writing degree. 

This University of Reading programme brings together creative practice in art and writing with academic knowledge, under the guidance of staff from Reading School of Art and the Department of English Literature.

This four-year joint degree is designed to help you become a skilful, informed, and thoughtful creator through:

  • experimentation and creative enquiry in large credit practical studio modules
  • complementary studies to introduce, develop and master skills and knowledge of art writing
  • investigation of new digital art and publishing platforms
  • expanding your understanding of contemporary literature and art theories.

Choose BA Art and Creative Writing at the University of Reading

  • In the National Student Survey 2024, 100% of students in the Department of English Literature said our teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things.
  • 100% of our research in English language and literature is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – English Language and Literature).
  • The University of Reading ranks in the top 100 for Arts and Humanities globally (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), and in the top 150 for Arts and Design globally (101-150 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
  • In the Guardian University Guide 2025, the University is ranked 9th for English.
  • In the Daily Mail University Guide 2025, we are ranked 8th in the UK for Creative Writing.