Overview

The English - Creative and Professional Writing (Hons) degree at University of Sunderland 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.

Key facts

Teaching is via lectures and seminars, with access to our virtual learning environment. This will help you become an active, independent, and reflective learner.
Lectures cover the core module content while seminars develop your knowledge and skills. This is through activities including creative writing practice, peer review groups, and redrafting. It also includes academic skills like textual analysis and guided reading. We'll encourage you to work independently, in pairs, and in small groups.
Assessment is through portfolios of creative work and essays. It can also include pitches, group projects, and presentations. You'll have the opportunity to complete an industry placement.
We'll support you through one-to-ones, either in-person or online, depending on teaching conditions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Language Study

Regional Writing: Language
Writing Poetry and Prose

Writing Short Fiction and Poetry
Reading and Literature
Business of Writing: Editing and Publishing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

British Studies View 271 other Bachelors in British Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

The typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. These may include A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
They also consider those coming from a non-traditional entry route. In this case, we ask for a sample of your creative or professional writing from previous experience.
They accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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