Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Learn the art, craft and processes of writing fiction and non-fiction; we'll cover writing for books, magazines, and digital content • Understand how today's publishing industry works and gain the skills you need to get your work — or the work of others — to market • Prepare for any career in the literary world, whether you aspire to be a writer or to work in the publishing industry, including roles in editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity and more • Tailor your degree to suit your needs and aspirations, with the choice of a wide range of optional modules • Top 5 for learning opportunities - Creative Writing, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 15 for teaching - Creative Writing, National Student Survey 2025
Key highlights
- Write fiction and non-fiction for books, magazines and digital content
- Learn how the modern publishing industry works and brings work to market
- Prepares for roles across editorial, design, production, sales and marketing
- Wide range of optional modules to tailor your degree
- Top 5 for learning opportunities in Creative Writing, NSS 2025
- Top 15 for teaching in Creative Writing, NSS 2025
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
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
Careers this course leads to
- Writer
- Editorial assistant
- Publishing production assistant
- Marketing executive (publishing)
- Publicity assistant
- Content writer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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