Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons)
University of ChesterGateway House, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. Creative and Professional Writing offers you the opportunity to develop an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the role of effective storytelling in today’s world. It provides you with a wide range of experiences and skill sets relevant to a range of disciplines within the creative industries.
This includes different forms of creative and journalistic writing, creating content for various platforms like publishing, editing, production, broadcast and social media.
Key highlights
- Explores the role of effective storytelling in today's world
- Covers both creative and journalistic forms of writing
- Builds skills relevant to disciplines across the creative industries
- Develops content creation for publishing, broadcast and social media
- Includes editing and production alongside writing practice
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Home Students International Students Foundation Year 104 UCAS Points UCAS 104 UCAS points GCE A Level 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent.
- A-level: BCC — Typical offer - BCC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level Pass (C or above on the core) Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 26 points Access r…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — Typical offer - BCC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level Pass (C or above on the core) Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 26 points Access r…
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — …on the core) Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 26 points Access requirements Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of whi…
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — …Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 26 points Access requirements Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit OCR…
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM Extra Information / General Entry Requiremen
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English
Careers this course leads to
- Copywriter
- Journalist
- Editor
- Content Writer
- Social Media Manager
- Publishing Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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