Writing: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Scriptwriting

This programme is subject to validation

Write What Matters

Recognising that writing may be considered as a creative practice and a professional discipline, and often both at the same time, the BA (Hons) in Writing: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Scriptwriting is intended to provide students with experience of writing in a variety of fields. Through the programme, students will be presented with opportunities to develop their original voice in a range of different genres within both fiction and non-fiction writing.

Students will study forms of writing, extending their skills of criticism and analysis, and they will develop an informed understanding of industry standards, editorial processes, and audience awareness. During their time on the programme, students will engage critically with form, genre, structure, and purpose. They will acquire practical knowledge of how writing is commissioned, developed, refined, and circulated within the publishing ecosystem.

The BA (Hons) in Writing: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Scriptwriting is intended to respond to the ongoing demand for skilled, adaptable writers who can produce high-quality material for a range of publication contexts. The programme emphasises publication-focused outcomes for writing, providing students with the necessary skills to produce writing that is submission-ready and responsive to the requirements of real-world markets, including traditional print-based and digital/online platforms.

Students will gain a balanced experience of writing fiction in a variety of forms (including prose fiction, scriptwriting for both visual and aural production, and writing for the theatre) and writing within non-fiction fields (including journalistic writing, copywriting, creative non-fiction, and writing for specialist and technical publications). Through engagement with processes of drafting, editorial and peer feedback, and reflective practice, students will develop resilience, professionalism, and the ability to respond constructively to critique. These are essential skills for sustained careers in writing and related fields.

The programme also explores professional, legal, and ethical considerations relevant to writing and publication, including intellectual property rights, journalistic ethics, and editorial standards. Students will examine the varied types of employment available to professional writers, and the curriculum will present students with opportunities to work in collaboration with students on other programmes within our portfolio alongside engaging in client-based work. Graduates will therefore be suitably equipped to navigate the responsibilities, pressures, and expectations associated with working as a writer.