BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Publishing at University of Derby

The UK market for written information and creative content of all types is of enormous significance to cultural and political life, as well as to economic growth. However, we live in a fast-changing society where consumers are bombarded with fake news and a flood of information daily. This means that carefully curated and diverse content is more important than ever.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: English, Creative Writing and Publishing  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 4-6 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Creative Writing and Publishing, Markets and Media, The Workshop, Editorial, Writing and Publishing Fiction, The Story. Year 2 core modules: Copy-editing for Writers and Editors, Writing and Publishing for Children and Young Adults.

Career pathways

The UK publishing industry is proportionately the largest and most successful in the world, so you'll have an extensive range of career opportunities open to you. You could work as an author, editor or publisher of books, magazines or digital content.

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