BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing

This course is designed for students who want to develop their creative writing skills and explore the world of professional writing. You will learn how to write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, as well as how to edit and publish your work. Our experienced teaching staff will guide you through a range of creative writing techniques and help you to refine your craft. This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in writing or work in related fields such as journalism, publishing, or marketing.

Additional Information

This course is taught by experienced writers and teachers who have a wealth of knowledge in the field. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including our on-campus writing centre and creative writing workshops. We also offer opportunities for students to publish their work in literary magazines and anthologies.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Bangor University

Bangor University is a world-class institution for creative writing, with a long history of producing successful writers and publishing professionals. Our beautiful campus provides the perfect setting for inspiration and creativity, and our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalized attention and support throughout your studies. Plus, Bangor is located in a stunning part of North Wales, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

This degree course will enable you to develop a personal creative practice as a writer, offering imaginative approaches to many areas of writing and critical insights into literary. Alongside established forms of creative writing, such as the short story, the novel and poetry, other modules include journalism, screenwriting and publishing that connect your writing skills with a range of vocational possibilities. Taught by research experts and published writers, this course will equip you with a solid grounding in the critical and practical skills you need to build a writing career.

During your time with us, you will become adept at conducting research. In modules that touch on such topics as the history of film and documentary, literary theory, and news media, you will also develop skills related to editing, blogging, and publishing. As such, you will hone the skills needed within the creative industries, building your expertise and experience so that you can make a living as a professional writer.

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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together