Creative Arts BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Creative Arts BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Creative Writing courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £18500 | £18000 | £21000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £20000 | £14000 - £22500 | £17000 - £27000 |
All English Studies courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20624 | £17339 | £20924 |
25-75 percentile range | £17813 - £24853 | £12181 - £22011 | £15138 - £26703 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
This unique learning experience at Aberystwyth University allows you to follow a self-selected pathway through and across our four creative disciplines simultaneously: Fine Art; Creative Writing; Theatre, Performance and Scenography; and Film & Television. You will select a range of modules from each discipline which will include one cultural contexts module during the three years.
As well as your own self-selected suite of module options you will follow the suite of interdisciplinary core modules: Interdisciplinary Practice 1 - 6. In these modules you will work together as a group through a series of weekly practice and process based workshops towards a collective student led outcome. You will also conceive and develop a series of independent self-directed interdisciplinary research and practice projects contributing to a portfolio of six projects developed over the three-year course. You will have the opportunity to exhibit your six projects in two public exhibitions each year, the first at the School of Art and the second at the RIBA award-winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre, staging your site-specific intervention projects in and around the centre in one of the UK’s largest Arts Centres and ‘national flagship for the arts’ with over 70,000 visitors a year.
You will develop key skills in professional practice through the group workshops, your self-directed practice, the event managing opportunities open to the 3rd year and the public exhibitions, giving you the skills you need to move directly into the creative industry.
Our graduates have moved on to become employees in the following institutions:
Design Council
Arts Council
Tate Gallery
Royal Academy
Carlton Television
The Observer
Saachi Gallery
Damien Hirst
BBC
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Creative Writing courses of Aberystwyth University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Creative Writing courses of Aberystwyth University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Arts BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
25% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
All Creative Writing courses of Aberystwyth University
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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Cambridge English Advanced | ||
Cambridge English Proficiency | ||
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 62 | With minimum scores of 51 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Arts BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
EU | £16520 | year 1 |
International | £16520 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aberystwyth University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #2
- #28
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #2
- #30
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Aberystwyth University
About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023