BA Hons Creative Writing and Publishing

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Publishing course at the University of Derby is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the creative industries. It combines theoretical and practical learning to give students the opportunity to develop their writing talents and gain an understanding of how the publishing industry works.Course Content: The course content covers a range of topics, including writing short stories, novels, and scripts for radio and stage, creating a portfolio of writing, understanding copyright, contract law, and deals, publishing your own work, and building your own brand. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Writing Genres, Publishing and the Consumer, Cultures and Contexts, Professional Writing Practice, Publishing Law and Contracts, Special Features in Publishing, Writing for Stage and Screen, and Major Project.Future Careers: The course equips students for a variety of careers including roles in publishing houses, literary agencies, freelance writing, teaching, academia, professional editing, marketing, public relations, and events management. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.