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Creative and Professional Writing and Entrepreneurship 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

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing and Entrepreneurship Develop your writing and editing skills and explore the context in which writing is produced, while studying key business themes that allow you to generate innovative business solutions to succeed in the writing industry and beyond.


Why choose this course?

Develop your writing and editing skills and explore the context in which writing is produced, while studying key business themes that allow you to generate innovative business solutions to succeed in the writing industry and beyond. Explore a range of subject matters across Creative Writing including poetry, literary prose fiction, journalistic and non-fiction writing, editing and sub-editing, as well as collaborating on large and small-scale writing projects. Alongside this you鈥檒l explore wider themes of business, enterprise and entrepreneurship which will enable you to develop skills to start your own business or provide innovation to existing businesses.


How you will learn

On your Creative Writing and Publishing modules you鈥檒l learn through a mixture of: - lectures, seminars and tutorials - creative writing workshops - project work - technology-enhanced learning - peer reviews and presentations. We also arrange visits to literary festivals, local and national museums, cultural heritage sites and other areas of interest for 'location writing' exercises. On your Entrepreneurship modules you will learn through methods such as:- formal lectures which will at times include expert speakers - seminars which can be tutor-led or student-led and can include discussions, critical analysis of reading, presentations, group work, debates and general problem solving, interaction with real businesses, case study analysis, computer lab work, practical analysis and formative assessment - tutorials which are one-to-one sessions with a tutor to discuss the development of assignments - work experience projects - self-directed study.


Opportunities and experiences

We also encourage you to gain as much experience of the industry as you can. We also provide opportunities for you to enhance your learning through work placements, volunteering and engagement with the community through specific modules and continuous extracurricular activities which are promoted in this programme. Building on centuries old tradition of literary and cultural innovation in the city, Derby has a thriving student and graduate live writing scene, and you will be encouraged to develop your creative impulses by taking full part in the opportunities on offer.


Careers and employability

You鈥檒l graduate with strong, relevant skills for the workplace and a wide range of possible post-graduation opportunities, from employment to freelancing, business set-up, postgraduate research, or work as an independent writer who is fully understanding of the literary, creative and business environment in which they must operate.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 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 of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

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

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offers extraordinary support during their studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet students in their home country to share information and insights on life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    83rd out of 122 2

    47th out of 50 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    119 54%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    97th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    38th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    136 64%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    27th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    21st

    14

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