Overview

On this course will build complementary creative, critical and professional skills which will put you in a strong position to embark on a career as a writer or in publishing. The creative writing team have expertise in:

Speculative and historical fiction

Scriptwriting, screenwriting and adaptation

Poetry

Horror fiction

Literary fiction

Creative non-fiction, including memoir and true crime

The focus of the publishing element of the course is on all aspects of the world of publishing, but there is a specific focus on contemporary independent publishing, small presses and emergent themes in writing. You will engage with a diverse and inclusive range of creative and critical texts in a variety of forms, enhancing your knowledge of the current publishing landscape.

Career

This Publishing and Creative Writing course at York St John University will prepare you for a career in publishing and writing. You will also leave with transferable skills in project management, copywriting, editing, communication, team work and promotion. Studying this course will give you an advantage in:

Literary review editing

Event promotion

Copy writing end editing

Marketing and communication

Direct book sales

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Journey of the Book: the Publishing Process

Critical Approach to Creative Writing

The Business of Publishing

Writing in the World: Facilitation, Collaboration and

Dissemination

Publishing Project

Project Portfolio (Publishing and Creative Writing)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree in a related subject

If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.
A sample of creative writing, either in prose, script or poetry of at least 1,000-2,000 words, or 3 poems.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11800 GBP / year

≈ 11800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8600 GBP / year

≈ 8600 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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