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BA Creative and Professional Writing

University of Roehampton London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As you explore the technical craft and process of writing, you'll develop your skills as a writer, as well as other key abilities such as research and critical analysis. This is one of the longest-established creative writing degree courses in London and one of only a few courses in the UK to offer innovative fiction and poetry, copywriting and a strong non-fiction strand. While studying writing, and honing your own writing abilities, you will also acquire skills youll need to succeed in your career, with modules on how to write to industry representatives, and excellent career resources.

General Eligibility

1. passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Level; 2. a pass in one subject at GCE Advanced Level plus (a) passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level, or (b) a Vocational A-Level Single Award, or (c) two Vocational A-Level part Awards; 3. Vocational A-Level Double Award; or 4. Vocational A-Level Single Award plus (a) two Vocational A-Level part Awards, or (b) passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level; or 5. a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma; or 6. a Scottish Certificate of Education with (a) passes in five subjects, including at least three at Higher grade, or (b) passes in four subjects all at Higher grade or New Higher grade; or 7. the full Diploma of the International Baccalaureate; or 8. an Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in four subjects at Grade C at the Higher level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Core modules Introduction to Creative Writing 1 Introduction to Creative Writing 2 Journalists and the World 1 Creative Attention: Seeing, Doing and Being Multicultural London Life Stories
2 Year 2
Core modules Writing Poetry Writing, Performance, Art Writing Fiction Optional modules Digital Gaming: Cultures, Industries, Impacts Introduction to Screenwriting Applied Humanities: Professional Practice and Placement Innovative Form Visual Storytelling Digital Humanities: Concept, Code and Creativity Childhood: Histories, Lives and Stories Work Placement Year Work Placement Year
3 Year 3
Compulsory modules Creative Project Business of Writing Optional modules Copywriting Professional Screenwriting Digital Storytelling Publishing Project Business of Writing Novel Writing Myth and Transformation: Children’s and YA Fiction Literature and Media

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

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