English: Creative and Professional Writing

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BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing Full-time

Explore and develop your own creative talent. Gain skills in pitching, presenting, and networking. Work with organisations and develop your portfolio for a fulfilling writing career.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September 2027 Full-timePart-time September 2027September 2027 Integrated Foundation Year

UCAS codeQ300

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

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 reader and writer, you’ll explore literary themes such as gender, identity, post-colonialism, and eco-criticism. There's a strong focus on practical creative writing and employability through each stage. You'll develop career-ready skills including:

Effective writing

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 own interests. You'll receive support and guidance from both your lecturers and industry professionals.

You’ll also have access to our mediaHUB, Spark Sunderland radio station, guest talks from creative professionals, and literary field trips. In 2025/26, we partnered with Pan Macmillan. Our students visited their London offices to learn about the different stages of publishing a book and meet Steph McGovern. We'll encourage you to build your professional network through a packed programme of author and publisher visits.

When you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to go into a range of roles such as:

Novelist or poet

Social content editor

Features writer

Publisher or publishing assistant

Copywriter

Games narrative designer

Freelance writer

Publicist

Advertising executive.Why Sunderland for English

2ndOur English courses are 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects outcomesComplete University Guide 2026

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What you'll study

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Creative Storytelling Core30 credits+

Do you love films and want to write your own? You'll learn what makes a great story and how to write short film scripts to connect with audiences. You’ll explore basics like character, dialogue, plot, and genre. This helps you understand how to turn your ideas into scripts that come alive on screen. You’ll also dive into big film ideas: Is film meant to show real life or offer escape? What makes a star more than just an actor? How do visuals like lighting and costume help tell the story? Mixing theory with practice, you’ll watch, think, write, and create. This allows you to gain skills in both screenwriting and film analysis.

Creative Project Core30 credits+

Ever wondered how books are made – or who helps bring them to life? This module introduces you to the world of publishing. You'll learn about different jobs like writing, editing, marketing, and more. We'll discuss why it's important to hear from all kinds of voices, especially those that are often left out. You'll also get to practise skills like proofreading and presenting. These will help you when you take on work placements in creative companies across the UK.

Writing Short Stories and Poetry Core30 credits+

Want to know how to write powerful short stories and poems? This module helps you craft flash fiction and very short stories that pack a punch. You'll learn how to build a complete story in just a few words. This involves techniques like starting in the middle, limiting characters, and making every word count. You'll also discover poetry. This includes exploring how forms like haikus and sonnets use rhyme, rhythm, and structure to express deep emotions and ideas.

Introduction to Literature and Language Core30 credits+

Are you curious about how language works and how to use it creatively? Discover the difference in how we speak across the UK and what that reveals about society. Learn to write stories and poems using various styles from past and present. In workshops, share your writing, receive feedback, and improve your skills together. It's a great way to start your journey into language and writing.

Creative and Professional Writing Placement Core30 credits+

Are you ready to turn your writing skills into professional success? You'll gain hands-on experience in the writing industry in this module. Developing your CV and cover letter, you'll identify and complete a practical placement. This will be with an organisation that values creative and professional writing.

Writing for Characters and Communities Core30 credits+

Ever wondered how language influences storytelling and connects with diverse audiences? This module delves into sociolinguistic concepts. It examines how dialects, sociolects, and cultural markers shape narratives. You'll learn to craft authentic dialogue that reflects characters' identities and communities. This will enhance the realism and engagement of your writing. You'll study various forms of dialogue across texts and media, from novels to podcasts. This will help you discover techniques to captivate different audiences.

Script to Screen Core30 credits+

Ever dreamed of writing for Netflix, Amazon, or the BBC? This module is your introduction to the world of scriptwriting for TV, film, stage, and audio. You'll explore how to turn a simple idea into a developed script with strong characters, exciting plots, and sharp dialogue. You’ll also learn the basics of genre, like horror, sci-fi, sitcoms, or thrillers. You’ll study legendary writers like Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Harold Pinter. This will help you understand what makes a script truly stand out. You’ll finish the module with a deeper understanding of screenwriting and the tools to keep developing your voice as a writer.

Features: Pitching and Writing Core30 credits+

Ready to turn your storytelling skills into a career? You'll learn how to craft long-form journalism for magazines, online publications, and beyond. You’ll discover how to pitch original ideas to editors, understand your audience, and use SEO and analytics to make sure your work gets seen. You'll also create social media content to promote your features and boost engagement.

The Business of Writing and Publishing Core30 credits+

Want to work in publishing or the wider literary world? Build the skills you’ll need for a career in writing, editing, marketing, or a book-related role. This could be as an author, editor, publisher, publicist, proofreader, or marketer. You’ll explore how creative projects come to life through teamwork and collaboration. You’ll learn how to manage a project from start to finish, like a book, journal, or digital storytelling piece. This teaches you how to form ideas, edit and proofread, present, and plan marketing strategies.

Through a mix of lectures, seminars, and self-directed work, you’ll develop skills in coming up with ideas, editing and proofreading, presenting, and planning marketing strategies.

Experimenting with Genres Core30 credits+

What makes a crime novel gripping or sci-fi story believable? You’ll start by looking at different genres and what makes them work. Then, you’ll choose one to focus on and write your own final piece of creative writing. You’ll gain skills in pitching ideas, editing, and learning how genre shapes creative work.

Creative or Professional Writing Project Core60 credits+

Have a big idea you want to explore in your writing? This module gives you the time and support to create a major project in a topic you care about. You'll work closely with your supervisor and an industry mentor to develop and improve your idea, step by step.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

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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Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our 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.

We 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.

We 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.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

140 – 240 points from HKALE

200 – 300 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

27-30 points

Minimum level 3 in 5 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access higher education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

View all scholarships and bursaries.

UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

When can I apply?

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

When will I receive my award?

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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