Art and Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Art and Creative Writing is a four-year joint honours programme designed to nurture your development as an artist, curator, and writer. This course integrates recent advancements in art and culture, allowing you to explore new digital platforms, deepen your knowledge of contemporary literature and art theories, and refine your art writing skills. The synergy between art and creative writing enriches both disciplines, inspiring your own practice through engagement with theories and practitioners.At the Reading School of Art, you'll experiment with diverse media and emerging forms, collaborating with artists, curators, and researchers. You'll have access to 24/7 studio space and opportunities for exhibitions and public commissions. Creative writing is delivered by our Department of English Literature, featuring workshops led by prize-winning authors to build confidence through peer feedback. Core modules include Art Studio, Drawing, Introduction to Creative Writing, and Poetry in English, subject to final approval. For more details, visit our programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:

• Art Studio

• Drawing

• Introduction to Creative Writing

• Poetry in English

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of the final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.