Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons)

Creative and Professional Writing offers you the opportunity to develop an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the role of effective storytelling in today’s world. It provides you with a wide range of experiences and skill sets relevant to a range of disciplines within the creative industries. This includes different forms of creative and journalistic writing, creating content for various platforms like publishing, editing, production, broadcast and social media.<br/><br/>Central to our approach is the emphasis we place on thinking critically about your practice and its relationship to key theoretical concepts throughout. The different ways of telling stories and engaging with audiences are constantly changing, which is reflected in our degree.<br/><br/>Consequently, you will develop a wide range of relevant skills throughout your time with us, with a particular focus placed on becoming adaptable and sustainable communicators. To this end, the skills we teach include research, story construction and production in both visual and audio formats, such as podcasting.<br/><br/>Furthermore, key transferable skills, such as written and oral communication form the foundational basis of the course. This means that, upon graduation, you will not only be a fully-rounded creative professional but one who can make an instant and lasting impact on whatever area of the industry you choose to pursue a career in.<br/><br/>This course will provide you with skills that will prepare you for the role of:<br/><br/><br/>- a journalist<br/><br/><br/>- content creator<br/><br/><br/>- producer<br/><br/><br/>- publisher<br/><br/><br/>- or freelance professional writer.<br/><br/><br/>All members of our team have an extensive range of experience in professional storytelling and creative media, including journalism, copywriting and creative writing.

At the University of Chester, they believe in your potential. Chester University offer a future-focused skills-based curriculum designed to prepare you to reach your goals. <br/><br/>Their array of industry-informed courses will provide you with professional development and placement opportunities, empowering you to strive for hands-on experience, connect to a professional network and launch your career. Chester also offer a range of support designed to help you succeed and achieve your individual goals in an environment where you can grow, learn, and connect with a community of like-minded students. <br/><br/>Furthermore, this is all in a vibrant and welcoming city perfectly suited for student life. Benefit from guaranteed accommodation, and explore numerous opportunities both on campus and in the city to earn while you learn, supporting your studies and enriching your experience. Your journey to extraordinary starts now. <br/><br/>Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.