Course summary
Are you passionate about storytelling and want to build a career doing what you love? The BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing degree is for you. We'll help you find your unique voice, grow your writing skills, and prepare for an exciting future.
This course will help you thrive as a modern writer. It blends the best of a traditional English degree with links to the creative industries. You'll explore fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and storytelling. Teaching is delivered by published authors and academic experts.
As a writer and reader, you'll examine themes like gender, identity, and post-colonialism. Through the Business of Writing modules, you'll gain practical, career-ready skills including:
- Editing and proofreading
- Building your brand
- Storytelling through social media
- Pitching work to publishers.
In your second year, you'll complete a placement tailored to your own career goals. This helps you gain crucial real-world experience. In your final year, you'll produce a major piece of writing to reflect your interests. You'll receive support and guidance from both your lecturers and industry professionals.
You'll also access amazing resources like our WritingHUB and Spark Sunderland radio station. Guest talks from creative professionals and literary field trips offer even more opportunities.
When you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to go into a range of roles such as:
- Novelist or poet
- Social content editor
- Journalist or reporter
- Copywriter
- Games narrative designer
- Publishing assistant
- Freelance writer
- Publicist
- Advertising executive.