Professional Writing Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) The University of Winchester 83% 0% 15% £9250 £16700 116 Winchester On campus Full-time
Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University 67% 5% 30% £9250 - 109 Canterbury On campus Full-time
Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) Bangor University 87% 5% 0% £9000 - 121 Bangor On campus Full-time
Creative and Professional Writing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University 66% 0% 30% £9250 - 114 Canterbury On campus Full-time
Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) University of East London - 0% 10% £9250 £14160 107 London On campus Full-time
Creative and Professional Writing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University of East London - - - £9250 £14160 - London On campus Full-time
Creative, Digital and Professional Writing MA London Metropolitan University - - - £1170 £2020 - London On campus Part-time
Professional Writing MA Falmouth University - - - - - - Falmouth On campus Full-time
Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing MPhil Bangor University - - - - - - Bangor On campus Full-time
Professional Writing MRes Bangor University - - - - - - Bangor On campus Full-time
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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 £17423 £20425
25-75 percentile range £18446 - £26123 £12846 - £22039 £15406 - £26500
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20163 £17396 £21006
25-75 percentile range £16496 - £23728 £13799 - £21504 £15658 - £25228
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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% Secretarial and related occupations
15% Skilled trades occupations
15% Caring personal services
15% Elementary occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Professional Writing in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Professional Writing

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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, £17423 3 years after graduation and £20425 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