About Creative And Professional Writing (with Foundation Year) in University of West of England
Studying creative and professional writing equips you with the expertise and experience to make a living as a professional writer.
Currently, one in 11 jobs in the UK is in the creative industries, a sector that's outpacing the rest of the UK economy in its growth rate. The UK publishing industry in particular is experiencing record success, while platforms like Netflix and podcasts are capturing new audiences and creating new opportunities for writers.
BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing develops your creative abilities and forms your identity as a writer. It also prepares you for the world of work by helping you acquire highly transferable skills and giving you access to a wealth of learning opportunities.
To succeed as a writer, you need many strings to your bow. That's why we offer tuition in corporate copywriting across all three years, alongside fiction, non-fiction and scriptwriting. You'll hone a broad range of writing skills, and be equipped to take on paid writing work in different areas when you graduate.
You'll also become adept at conducting research, and work on live briefs from Bristol-based employers that recruit skilled writers.
What's more, you can gain professional experience writing for UWE Bristol student media, including Hub Radio, Hub Voice student magazine and Cellar Door magazine.
Thanks to our connections, you have the chance to work with publishers and agents, as well as the Bristol Cultural Development Partnership, Watershed, Poetry Can, Spike Island, the Arnolfini and Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives.
We also enjoy links with commercial partners including Babcock International, Stratton Craig, John Wainwright & Company Ltd, The Writing Hut Ltd and Anthem Publishing.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component
University of West of England Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1992 |
Location |
Bristol, England |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ part-time |
Application mode |
Online |
Number of Students |
29,000+ |
Number of teachers |
3,000+ |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Finance type |
Non-profit |
Number of faculties |
5 |
Number of campuses |
4 |
Number of international students |
4,405 |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of the West of England Cost of Attendance
- The tuition fee for various programs offered at the University varies from program to program depending on the duration, mode and type of applicant.
- The cost of attendance comprising of the tuition fee for various programs and the cost of living has been given below:
Particulars |
Cost |
Undergraduate programs |
13,250 – 15,750 GBP |
MBA |
15,750 GBP |
Animation |
13,250 GBP |
Architecture |
13,500 GBP |
Engineering Management |
13,750 GBP |
Forensic Science |
14,500 GBP |
Cost of Living |
9,580 – 12,100 GBP |