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English and Publishing, BA (Hons)

University of Derby, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Media and Film Studies
UK / Guardian 2025
18th
Journalism
UK / Guardian 2025
23rd
Creative Writing
UK / Times 2025
34th

Costs

Course feesS$25.8K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.3K / year
Beer S$5
MacDonalds S$10
Cinema S$16
Coffee S$5
TotalS$43K / 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
Q30P
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
Pathway
Programmes
See pathways
University
Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

This flexible and innovative degree broadens perspectives by exploring global literature, honing writing skills, and providing insights into the publishing industry. Graduates excel in careers such as teaching, publishing, marketing, librarianship, and arts administration. Key features include combining subjects to enhance employability, developing expertise in literature and writing, benefiting from expert faculty, engaging with critical theory, mastering fiction and non-fiction writing, and understanding modern publishing processes.Learning occurs through lectures, seminars, workshops, projects, and technology-enhanced methods, supplemented by visits to literary festivals and cultural sites. The program fosters critical thinking and communication skills, preparing students for roles in publishing, journalism, or broader sectors like marketing and events management. With strong UK industry opportunities, graduates may pursue paths in editing, authorship, or further studies, with flexible joint honours pathways available.

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