Professional Writing Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
81
/100
4534 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Professional Writing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20738 | £18413 | £20887 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £13378 - £23166 | £16169 - £27284 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Professional Writing Courses in the UK
All Professional Writing Courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20027 | £18667 | £21625 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16311 - £23634 | £14329 - £22815 | £17012 - £26069 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Professional Writing
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Professional Writing who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Professional Writing
- Content Writing Companies
- Storytellers
- Editorials
- Broadcasters
- Film Producers
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Theatres
- Marketing and Advertising Firms
- Public Relations Departments
Specialisations within Professional Writing
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Web Edition
- English Teaching
Jobs of graduates of Professional Writing (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Professional Writing at Anglia Ruskin University
| 25% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Professional Writing
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Professional Writing, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
The median salary of graduates of Professional Writing was £20738 15 months after graduation, £18413 3 years after graduation and £20887 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Professional Writing studies:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Master of Arts - MA
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Research - MRes