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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1858
Total Students: 40,000 +
Main Campus Address
Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1PT, United Kingdom
Explore professional writing techniques at ARU in Cambridge. Learn to write compelling narratives whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or become a copy writer or a journalist. Based in the Cambridge School of Creative Industries and with a network of professionals with expertise in drama and performance, film, games development, journalism, publishing, and digital media, you’ll be equipped for a range of careers. You’ll explore complex types of communication, digital literacy and innovative storytelling developing your own skills in this area.
Through your Creative Writing degree you will progressively develop your skills in writing, preparing you for careers in teaching, editing, community arts, arts management, journalism, publishing, copywriting, and in related fields of advertising, film, video production and computer game production. You’ll get invaluable feedback on all of your written work from professional writers, including our teaching staff and Royal Literary Fund fellows, as well as your fellow students. This will offer you the unique opportunity to consider a range of responses to your writing, as well as sharpening your own critical skills.
In addition you’ll have involvement with the vibrant ARU writing community, including postgraduates and alumni, who will support you in building your own professional networks and the entrepreneurial skills required for freelancing and portfolio careers. Guest lectures include visiting authors, editors, agents, and other writing-industry professionals giving you key insights and networking opportunities.
You’ll prepare for work through key modules: Careers in Writing: Editing & Copywriting helps you develop skills wanted by industry and the professional environment such as understanding branding guidelines and how to write according to them. The Business of Being a Writer: Craft & Professional Practice (L6) will provide you with an understanding of the path to publication.
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
36 Months
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*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships and Bursaries
We know that undertaking a degree course is a big commitment in lots of ways – including financially. We've developed a range of scholarships and bursaries to make this easier for some of our most talented students.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
Program Level: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 16,700
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 12 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 17,500
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 15 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 17,500
English Requirement: IELTS
Work Permit:
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