Creative Writing and Theatre
University of ReadingCreative Writing and Theatre BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Develop and hone your writing skills, and explore the complex interplay between live performance and audience, with our BA Creative Writing and Theatre course.
Taught jointly by the Department of English Literature and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television, on this course you will:
- explore your creative writing in small peer groups
- examine theatre in its various contexts: as popular entertainment, theoretical discipline and art form
- have the opportunity to develop your practical theatre skills.
Creative writing and theatre complement each other perfectly. Exploring a breadth of dramatic work and analysing creative choices will support the development of your own creative writing. Optional practical work will enhance your ability to create compelling characters and narratives.
For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/creative-writing-ug/ba-creative-writing-and-theatre
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Reading
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- English literature and creative writing, Drama
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ