Art and Creative Writing

This four-year joint degree is designed to help you become a skilful, informed, and thoughtful creator through:

experimentation and creative enquiry in large credit practical studio modules

complementary studies to introduce, develop and master skills and knowledge of art writing

investigation of new digital art and publishing platforms

expanding your understanding of contemporary literature and art theories.

Choose BA Art and Creative Writing at the University of Reading

In the latest National Student Survey, 97% of students in the Department of English Literature said our teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 97% of responders from the Department of English Literature).

100% of our research in English language and literature is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – English Language and Literature).

We rank in the top 100 for Arts and Humanities globally (joint 92) and 21 in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

University of Reading ranks 7th in the UK for graduate salary for Creative Arts (based on The Telegraph's analysis of DfE data on the earnings of first degree graduates after five years from English Higher Education Institutions, June 2025). At Reading School of Art, you'll have access to a dedicated studio space, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and you’ll be assigned an academic tutor to help develop your individual and professional practice. There's always a high level of activity in the studios with events, screenings, performances and exhibitions taking place regularly. Our teaching staff are all artists and curators highly connected with the creative world beyond the University, and strongly encourage regular exhibitions and open debate.