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Bachelor of English: Creative and Professional Writing

University of Sunderland

Sunderland, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year English degree that combines literary study with practical creative and professional writing.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in English: Creative and Professional Writing
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Novelist or poet
social content editor
features writer
publisher or publishing assistant
copywriter
games narrative designer
freelance writer
publicist

Curriculum

Three-year degree (120 credits a year) blending traditional English study with the creative industries. Covers fiction
non-fiction
poetry
scriptwriting and storytelling
literary themes such as gender
identity and eco-criticism
and career skills like editing
proofreading and building a personal brand.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (A Levels
T Levels
BTEC
Scottish and Irish Highers
Access to HE
International Baccalaureate); GCSE (or equivalent) maths and English language at the required grade

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualifications
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sunderland campus
Faculty or school	English
Department	English
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.