BA Entrepreneurship and Creative and Professional Writing
Course overview
The BA Entrepreneurship and Creative and Professional Writing at the University of Derby is a joint course that allows students to gain a degree in two fields. This course aims to help individuals develop great writing skills by teaching the principles of writing.
Aside from teaching creative and professional writing, this course introduces students to the entrepreneurial landscape. It also teaches them how to navigate the business world successfully. Studying BA Entrepreneurship and Creative and Professional Writing at the University of Derby allows students to either major in one field or both.
As for learning, the university adopts a mixed method which includes; lectures, creative workshops, project work, technology-enhanced learning, work-experience projects and formal lectures. Assessment for the creative writing part includes submission of novellas, film scripts, blogs, podcasts and YouTube videos. While the entrepreneurial modules are assessed mainly via course works.
Entry requirements
To study BA Business & Management at the University of Central Lancashire, the following requirements must be met:
Grade requirements
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Applicants need UCAS tariff points between 112.
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A minimum grade of BBC in A-Levels
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The university also accepts BTEC Extended Diploma with DMM.
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Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. This must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
With a BA in Entrepreneurship and Creative and Professional Writing from the University of Derby, graduates have the necessary skills to work as the following:
- Content Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Startup Founder/Entrepreneur
- Business Development Writer
- Grant Writer
- Brand Storyteller/Narrative Strategist
Cost of study
The tuition fee (2025/2026) for BA Entrepreneurship and Creative and Professional Writing at the University of Derby is £16,900 per year. While this covers the majority of the educational expenses, extra expenses such as optional study trips, travel expenses for work placements and additional kits or equipment are not included.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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