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Creative Writing and Publishing, 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 2.5
International Baccalaureate 28

Scholarships

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

Information

Course
Code
W800
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
Pathway
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Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

This flexible and innovative degree develops your writing skills while providing insight into the publishing industry. The foundation year strengthens your skills, knowledge, and confidence with expert staff support before advancing to the honours degree, ideal for career changers exploring new subjects. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/english-creative-writing-publishing-courses/creative-writing-publishing-ba-hons-foundation/.Taught in small groups through workshops, work-based projects, and examples from contemporary and historical writing, you will master fiction and non-fiction for books, magazines, and digital content, alongside publishing processes. Build a professional portfolio via magazines, eBooks, scripts, mentoring, internships, in-house publications, and study abroad opportunities. Tailored with optional modules, it prepares you for literary careers in writing, editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, or publicity.

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