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English and Creative and Professional Writing, BA (Hons)

University of Derby, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

59th
overall
Guardian
Creative Writing
5th
CUG
Creative Writing
30th
CUG
English
67th

Costs

Course fees S$28.7k / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$18.7k / year
Beer S$3
MacDonalds S$14
Cinema S$20
Coffee S$6
Total S$47.3k / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBC
Diploma
International Baccalaureate

Scholarships

Derby International Excellent Scholarship
£5000 for tuition
Limited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
Q31C
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
Pathway
Programmes
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University
Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

This flexible degree develops your writing skills while exploring global literature across diverse historical periods. Graduates excel in careers such as teaching, publishing, librarianship, and arts administration.Key features include boosted employability through dual-subject expertise, in-depth study of literature's analysis, production contexts, and publishing industry (encompassing art, film, philosophy, linguistics, sociology, and cultural politics), and tailored modules on themes like crime, fantasy, gender, and society. Learning occurs via interactive lectures, seminars, and tutorials, fostering debate, critical arguments, and skills like conference presentations. Transferable skills in writing, editing, group work, and communication open doors to roles in writing, journalism, marketing, events, arts organizations, and teaching. Joint Honours offers flexible pathways, major or equal study; visit the course page for details.

A local representative of University of Derby in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.