Program Overview

Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons)

Overview

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.

Course Details

• Level: Undergraduate
• UCAS Code: Q326
• UCAS Points: 104
• Start date: Oct 2025, Oct 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Location: Gateway House, Chester
• UK fees: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International fees: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Course Leader: Dr Matt Davies

Course Summary

This course is designed to provide you with a wide range of experiences and skill sets relevant to a range of disciplines within the creative industries. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of the role of effective storytelling in today’s world.

What You'll Study

• Year 1: Introduction to Storytelling, Live Journalism, Language options
• Year 2: Production Skills and Feature Writing, Writing Flash Fiction, Professional Writing and the Book-Publishing Industry
• Year 3: Professional Practice & Publishing, Writing a Novel, Writing a Script

Modules

• Introduction to Storytelling (100 Credits) Core: This module will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and experiences which are foundational to the theory and practice of journalism.
• Live Journalism (20 Credits) Option: This module is all about you and your fellow students breaking news and telling stories in real time.
• Language options (20 Credits) Option: You now have the opportunity to pick an optional module to learn a new language or build on your existing language skills as part of your degree.
• Production Skills and Feature Writing (40 Credits) Core: You'll develop further skills in newswriting, reporting and video production.
• Writing Flash Fiction (20 Credits) Core: This module is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of flash fiction - short-short stories of no more than 360 words.
• Professional Writing and the Book-Publishing Industry (20 Credits) Core: This module offers a stimulating and practical introduction to the contemporary book-publishing industry.
• Professional Practice & Publishing (40 Credits) Core: This module will extend the student’s experience of journalistic practice developed thus far, and consolidate and deepen any experience gained during their career to date.
• Writing a Novel (20 Credits) Core: This module is designed to give you a detailed understanding of the process of planning, writing and editing a novel.
• Writing a Script (20 Credits) Core: This module is designed to give you a detailed understanding of the process of planning, writing, editing and submitting a script.

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: UCAS Points: 104, GCE A Level: 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/CCC
• International Students: Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software.

Where You'll Study

• Gateway House, Chester: Our central hub in Chester city centre provides easy access to shops, bars, restaurants, and the Storyhouse Theatre.

Your Future

• Job Prospects: Students have the potential to embark on careers in a range of areas within the creative industries, including online platforms, advertising agencies, production companies, international and national news agencies and many more.
• Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.