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Publishing and English, BA (Hons)

University of Derby, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

59th
overall
Guardian
Creative Writing
5th
Guardian
Journalism
17th
CUG
Creative Writing
30th

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
Q30P
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
Pathway
Programmes
See pathways
University
Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

This flexible and innovative degree exposes you to global literature, hones your writing skills, and demystifies the publishing industry, fostering versatile graduates with strong career prospects in teaching, publishing, marketing, librarianship, and arts administration.Key features include dual-subject study for enhanced employability, expert teaching from published authors, deep engagement with literary theory, practical fiction/non-fiction writing for books, magazines, and digital media, and publishing industry insights. Learning blends lectures, seminars, workshops, projects, peer reviews, and visits to festivals, museums, and heritage sites. Careers span authoring, editing, literary agency, and roles in copywriting, marketing, events, and more; previous graduates entered fields like arts development, law, and tech. Joint Honours offers equal or major/minor pathways—view the course page for details.

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