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BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film & Theatre

University of Reading

1 Location : University of Reading

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Creative writing.


There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

75%

90%

78%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

78%

96%

92%

66%

82%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

72%

92%

92%

91%

60%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

90%

90%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

68% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

68%

68%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

85% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

81%

94%

89%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

70%

70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

70%

83%

56%

79%

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

82% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 20 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Cinematics and photography.


There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

77%

77% were positive about the teaching on the course.

85%

72%

69%

81%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

75%

75% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

89%

71%

77%

73%

65%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

80% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

83%

84%

88%

65%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

81%

81% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

77%

85%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

57%

57% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

50%

63%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

90%

82%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

73%

73% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

87%

76%

57%

79%

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 55 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Drama.


There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

72%

72% were positive about the teaching on the course.

86%

88%

53%

63%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

73%

73% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

74%

79%

75%

74%

63%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

68%

77%

82%

100%

77%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

85% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

84%

86%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

52%

52% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

32%

72%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

84%

91%

84%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

70%

70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

79%

79%

53%

92%

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

81% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 30 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Creative writing.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Creative writing

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students.

87% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Cinematics and photography.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Cinematics and photography

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

55 students.

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Drama.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Drama

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time English studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in English studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Reading

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £27,000

Data from

15 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £26,500

Data from

195 people.


Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £35,500

Data from

205 people.


Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time English studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £30,000

Data from

4220 people.

100% of UK-resident English studies graduates from University of Reading are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £27,500

Data from

14435 people.

96% of UK-resident English studies graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £34,500

Data from

15515 people.

95% of UK-resident English studies graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Design, and creative and performing arts courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Reading

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £29,000

Data from

25 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £16,500 - £28,500

Data from

145 people.


Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £37,000

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Design, and creative and performing arts graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

15155 people.

100% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of Reading are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,500 - £25,000

Data from

41140 people.

93% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

41585 people.

96% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Cinematics and photography courses

For graduates from University of Reading

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £17,500 - £26,500

Data from

25 people.


Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £38,000

Data from

30 people.


Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Cinematics and photography graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £27,000

Data from

2830 people.

100% of UK-resident Cinematics and photography graduates from University of Reading are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,500 - £24,000

Data from

6550 people.

90% of UK-resident Cinematics and photography graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £30,500

Data from

6635 people.

95% of UK-resident Cinematics and photography graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2015-17

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

92% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in English studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (58% of those who were asked).

95% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Cinematics and photography.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (50% of those who were asked).

80% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Drama.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in English studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (60% of those who were asked).

40% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

55% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Cinematics and photography.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (50% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 30% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Drama over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2021-23

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

25% In other work

  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

  • Here you will find the percentages of graduates who, at 15 months after graduation, agreed that what they learned on their course was useful for what they were currently doing, that they found their work meaningful, and that their work fits with their future plans.
  • Read more about Graduate Perceptions

60% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in English studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

60% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

65% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

65% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Cinematics and photography over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-23

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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