Program Overview

Creative and Professional Writing BA Honours

Overview

Writing is everywhere. From the films we watch, the TV we stream and the books we read, to the social media posts we write, the marketing pitches that surround us and the news stories we receive across print and digital formats.

Our Creative and Professional Writing BA embraces the interconnected nature of these forms in today’s world, as well as the challenges and opportunities brought by AI generated content. The course will help you to translate your love of writing into a career, equipping you with the skills needed to develop your own creative work and a distinctive voice, whilst simultaneously preparing you for the huge range of employment opportunities for which enhanced communication skills are essential.

Course Structure

This course focuses on your writing practice, so you’ll learn continuously through the processes of drafting and redrafting your work. Your core modules dedicate time to tutorials where you’ll meet your module teacher to discuss your work in progress. You’ll also learn from your peers as you share your work in seminars or writing workshops.

In each year of the course, you’ll have a tutorial module, where you take part in weekly timetabled meetings in a small group with your Academic Tutor. This allows you to bring together learning from your different modules, develop projects, work through assessment preparation and feedback, and personalise your learning experience.

In your third year, you’ll choose between the creative writing or professional writing project, designing your own extended piece of work according to your areas of interest.

Subjects of Study

• Year 1:
  • Genre, Style and Form
  • Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
  • Language and Text
  • Reflective Writing 1
  • Storytelling Across Platforms
  • Working with Texts 1
  • Writing the City
• Year 2:
  • Forms of Writing
  • Language in the Public Space
  • Reflective Writing 2
  • Screenwriting
  • Stories, Updates, Feeds: Multiplatform
  • Working With Data
  • Working with Texts 2
• Year 3:
  • Individual Writing Project
  • Issues in Culture
  • Professionalising International Communication
  • Professional Writing Project
  • Publishing, Producing, Curating
  • Social Change
  • Special Topic: Genres in Writing
  • Work Placement for Humanities
  • Writing Life

Professional Experience or Study Abroad Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Creative and Professional Writing with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Creative and Professional Writing with International Experience.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A Levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
  • BTEC Diploma – D*D
  • Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
  • We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster.

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £1,580 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,830 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessments typically fall into three broad categories: Practical, Written exams, and Coursework.

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Located on one of London’s most vibrant streets, our 309 Regent Street site houses our Humanities subjects and the Westminster Law School.
• Our Regent Campus is made up of three locations – 309 Regent Street, Little Titchfield Street and Wells Street, all of which are just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street.