Professional Writing MRes
Bangor University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Professional Writing MRes at Bangor University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27000 | £24500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £27500 | £20500 - £25500 | £22000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26506 | £24958 | £29360 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £19834 - £28299 | £21478 - £34125 |
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Course Description
This programme offers you the opportunity to conduct in-depth practice-based, empirical or critical research into the process and product of professional writing. You will work towards the production of a practice-based portfolio or independently researched piece of work which will explore the creative and critical styles, contexts and attitudes of professional writing. You will develop, sustain, consolidate and resolve a self-directed programme of work in professional writing over an extended period of time, supervised by specialist professional staff in the field.
Successful applicants for this programme will have an excellent first degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical/industrial experience, and a demonstrated ability to work independently to bring a self-directed project to completion.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Professional Writing MRes at Bangor University
| 80% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Bangor University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 28 different rankings
Positions of Bangor University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bangor University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #2
- #26
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
Languages & Literature
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- #4
- #48
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 28 university rankings of Bangor University
About Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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FAQ about Professional Writing MRes Bangor University
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £27000 15 months after graduation, £24500 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (80%), Customer service occupations (10%), Process, plant and machine operatives (5%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 78. This means that 78% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Bangor University achieved the highest ranking for Creative Writing. It is ranked #26 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for Bangor University.
- Professional Writing MRes is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Bangor University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 164 which makes it one of the 5.61% most difficult courses to enter among all Professional Writing students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024