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Creative and Professional Writing - BA (Hons)

University of Westminster, London

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University of Westminster, London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Writing is everywhere. From the films we watch, the TV we stream and the books we read, to the social media posts we write, the marketing pitches that surround us and the news stories we receive across print and digital formats.

Our Creative and Professional Writing BA embraces the interconnected nature of these forms in today’s world, as well as the challenges and opportunities brought by AI generated content. The course will help you to translate your love of writing into a career, equipping you with the skills needed to develop your own creative work and a distinctive voice, whilst simultaneously preparing you for the huge range of employment opportunities for which enhanced communication skills are essential.

This course is built on authentic learning and ensures you’ll continually engage with visiting professionals from a range of creative industries. You’ll gain expertise in evaluating, critiquing and enhancing communications produced by others as well as generated by new technologies like AI.

Alongside traditional forms of creative writing, you’ll explore new opportunities such as Instagram poetry, flash fiction, extended series for streaming platforms, podcasts and immersive performances. Your studies will also focus on routes into the creative and communication industries via a practical understanding of publishing, production and curation across digital and offline platforms.

Professional Writing encompasses the wide range of styles and practices of writing used across businesses for purposes such as effective communication, content production, persuasion and promotion. This underpins careers in areas such as journalism, advertising, marketing and communications, production of educational guides and handbooks, public policy-making and content creation.
Careers
As a student in the School of Humanities, you’ll have opportunities to gain certification in employability-related skills. This course has been designed with a strong focus on career prospects, with employability skills woven throughout the core modules and tutorial sessions. The course is intended to provide you with sophisticated critical and practical skills and a strong knowledge base across several different disciplinary fields.

The skills you gain on this course will be applicable to traditional writing careers such as journalism, editing, publishing, copywriting, teaching and translation, as well as other fields like science or art communication, data presentation, reviewing, digital content creation, subtitling, script editing, PR and story-telling for business.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

  • University League Table

    123rd

  • Campus address

    Cavendish, 115 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London, W1W 6UW, United Kingdom

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The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming. It is home to students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Based in London, students have access to top employers and a vibrant cultural life, including world-leading museums, galleries, libraries, and music venues.
International students have a dedicated Welcome to the UK programme and FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) programme, led by students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    89th out of 92 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    94 47%

    89th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    70th

    45

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    33rd

    19

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