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Professional Writing MA

University of Westminster

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Regent Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Course summary

The Professional Writing MA is designed for those who want to turn their love of words and writing into a dynamic and fulfilling career. It will give you the skills, motivation, networks and connections to work across a wide variety of industries – in publishing, journalism, public relations, advertising, as literary agents, copywriters and copyeditors. It will also allow you to explore the history and future of writing and the writing industries from a variety of perspectives, and to develop your own interests and specialisms.

Professional Writing takes a broad, holistic view of writing, because writing is not just about writing. It is about editing, about working with the words of others and with other languages, it is about the reader, it is about the form into which the words are packaged. It is about essays and tweets, novels and headlines, criticism and advertising, prizes and publicity. As a result, the course brings together the combined expertise of English, Creative Writing, Media, Communication, and Film and Cultural Studies to offer a truly interdisciplinary MA.

On the course you'll examine the changing role of professional writing through historical and theoretical debates and examples of contemporary professional practice across languages. From the story of the book to multimedia journalism, your modules will allow you to develop your skills and interests in a range of relevant professional contexts. You'll be taught through seminars, one-to-one and small group tutorials, practical sessions and workshops, together with independent, student-directed study where you'll develop your own project or special topic with the help of an expert mentor. You'll work with academics, practitioners and industry professionals to gain an understanding of vocational issues, practices and concerns, and will build up a network of contacts and connections within your chosen industries.

CAREERS

Graduates will have the knowledge, skills and experience to work in a variety of positions within and beyond the literary and arts sectors, including in publishing, journalism, public relations, advertising, as literary agents, or as copywriters and copyeditors.

You'll graduate from the course ready to enter or re-enter the job market with a wealth of experience and knowledge, equipped to challenge and diversify the literary and creative industries and shape the future of writing.

Application deadline

08 December 2022, 01 August 2023

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 7,500per 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

University of Westminster

University of Westminster

  • University League Table

    118th

  • Campus address

    University of Westminster, London, 101 New Cavendish Street, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W1W 6XH, England

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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.
Experienced lecturers use modern teaching methods, featuring teamwork, live industry briefs and opportunities to network with practising professionals.
Based in London, students have access to top employers and a vibrant cultural life including world-leading museums, galleries, libraries and music venues.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    87th out of 122 1

    25th out of 50

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    115 52%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    106th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    63rd

    36

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    114 54%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    48th

    24

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