Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing) (R14-CW)

Open University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years English literature and creative writingClassics

About this course

This degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in creative writing, exploring a range of approaches to writing and developing your skills. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies. You'll also discover how knowledge is created and shared in the arts and humanities, stretch your imagination and develop your own creative and critical responses. By studying this degree, you'll become an independent learner and a member of a diverse and vibrant student community.

Key features of the course

  • Specialise in creative writing within a broad and flexible arts and humanities degree

  • Develop and reflect on your own writing practice

  • Have the opportunity to develop a project based on independent study

  • Develop a range of skills that will be valuable in the workplace and to further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, Classics