Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year
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    Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year

    University of Derby
    University of Derby
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Derby
    University Rank:#1152
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 14,900 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2024

    Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year

    About

    The Foundation Year route leads to a valuable degree offering excellent career prospects. It's the ideal option if you don't have the formal entry qualifications you need for honours level studies.

    The highlights

    • Creative Writing and Publishing at Derby has been ranked in the Top 20 in the Complete University Guide 2022
    • English and Creative Writing at Derby has been ranked Top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2022
    • Learn the art, craft and processes of writing fiction and non-fiction; we'll cover writing for books, magazines, and digital content
    • Understand how today's publishing industry works and gain the skills you need to get your work - or the work of others - to market
    • Prepare for any career in the literary world, whether you aspire to be a writer or to work in the publishing industry, including roles in editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity and more
    • Tailor your degree to suit your needs and aspirations, with the choice of a wide range of optional modules.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
    • Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
    • UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required
    • If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
    • If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
    • Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Before you begin your application make sure you have:

    • Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
    • A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
    • Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
    • A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
    • A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
    • If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
    • If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

    For more information please see our online application guide.

    International applications

    • Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
    • If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number

    Creative Writing and Publishing with Foundation Year

    University of Derby

    University of Derby

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Derby

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