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PostgraduateMA

Professional Writing with Extended Work Placement

University of Westminster, London
Westminster, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

The MA Professional Writing with Extended Work Placement at University of Westminster, London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Westminster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Professional Writing with Extended Work Placement MA is designed for those who want to turn their love of words and writing into a dynamic and fulfilling career. It will give you the skills, motivation, networks and connections to work across a wide variety of industries – in publishing, journalism, public relations, advertising, as literary agents, copywriters and copyeditors. It will also allow you to explore the history and future of writing and the writing industries from a variety of perspectives, and to develop your own interests and specialisms. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Professional Writing Practice
Publishing Industries and Contemporary Practice
Digital Journalism and Multimedia Storytelling
Editing and Textual Criticism
Writing for Advertising and Public Relations
History and Theory of the Publishing Industries
Multilingual Writing in Professional Contexts
Research Methods and Professional Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Read moreGo to Our locations page International students Find out about visas, entry requirements, English language support and more. Read moreGo to International students page Teaching dates Term From To Semester One From 24 September 2025 To 12 December 2025 Semester Two From 19 January 2026 To 10 April 2026 View all dates Why Westminster?

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£32,500
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,000£29,000£35,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About University of Westminster, London

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