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Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our four year foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence - with extensive support from our expert staff - before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

This flexible and innovative degree enables you to develop your writing skills alongside learning about the publishing industry. Learn the art, craft and processes of writing fiction and non-fiction; we'll cover writing for books, magazines, and digital content. Understand how today's publishing industry works and gain the skills you need to get your work - or the work of others - to market.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?

If you’re looking for a degree to suit your needs and aspirations, with the choice of a wide range of optional modules, this course is for you.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

You'll be taught in small supportive groups, using examples from contemporary and historical writing to inform your work. This course includes writing workshops and work-based projects with employers, to help you hone and apply your skills. You might be producing magazines and anthologies of student work, creating interactive eBooks, or crafting industry-standard TV and film scripts. By the end of your studies, you will have a portfolio of professionally developed and presented work to show to a potential employer.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES

There are so many! Apply for professional mentoring or internships with independent publishers, literature festival planners and event organisers; write for one of our in-house publications to raise your profile and boost your experience; spend part of your second year studying in America - all these opportunities and more are there for the taking.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Prepare for any career in the literary world, whether you aspire to be a writer or to work in the publishing industry, including roles in editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity and more.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

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

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    100th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    85th out of 121 11

    53rd out of 56 26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    119 54%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    96th

    34
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    31st

    28
  • Entry standards

    / Max 170
    136 64%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    48.0 48%

    46th

    42
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.91 78%

    35th

    31

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