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Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)

Duration
3 years full time
Fees
£12,100
Top salary
GBP 42k
Career paths
6

Career outcomes

Where graduates work — with salaries cited from official labor statistics.

Journalist
GBP 24,000–42,000
/ year
Media and Broadcasting
Demand varies with digital media transformation; opportunities in online journalism and multimedia content
Typical employers
BBCITVSky NewsThe GuardianDaily MailLocal newspaper groupsDigital media companies
Content Writer/Copywriter
GBP 22,000–38,000
/ year
Marketing and Advertising
Growing demand due to digital marketing expansion and content marketing strategies
Typical employers
Marketing agenciesCorporate communications departmentsDigital marketing firmsE-commerce companiesTech startups
Public Relations Officer
GBP 25,000–40,000
/ year
Public Relations and Communications
Steady demand across sectors for reputation management and stakeholder communication
Typical employers
PR agenciesCorporationsGovernment departmentsNon-profit organizationsHealthcare institutions
Publishing Assistant/Editor
GBP 21,000–35,000
/ year
Publishing
Evolving sector with shifts toward digital publishing and self-publishing platforms
Typical employers
Penguin Random HouseHarperCollinsBloomsburyIndependent publishersEducational publishersDigital publishing platforms
Social Media Manager
GBP 24,000–40,000
/ year
Digital Marketing
High demand due to increasing importance of social media presence for businesses
Typical employers
Marketing agenciesRetail brandsEntertainment companiesTech companiesNon-profit organizations
Arts Administrator
GBP 22,000–35,000
/ year
Arts and Culture
Stable demand in cultural sector with opportunities in project management and fundraising
Typical employers
Arts Council EnglandMuseumsTheatresGalleriesCultural festivalsHeritage organizations

Immigration & visa benefits

What this program unlocks for you and your family — straight from the official immigration authority.

Graduate Visa

Post-Study Work

International students who complete an eligible UK degree can apply for a Graduate visa, allowing them to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after graduation (3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer or sponsorship required.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course with a Student visa at an approved UK higher education provider. Must apply from within the UK before current Student visa expires.

Sources:[1] gov.uk

Indefinite Leave to Remain via Skilled Worker route

Permanent Residency

After holding a Skilled Worker visa for 5 continuous years, graduates can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (settlement/permanent residence) in the UK.

Eligibility: Must have lived in UK continuously for 5 years on eligible visa (including Skilled Worker visa). Must meet salary and knowledge of language requirements. Absences from UK must not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period.

Work rights on Student Visa

Work While Studying

Full-time degree students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations. Work placements can be part of the course.

Eligibility: Must hold a valid Student visa for full-time degree-level study at a licensed sponsor institution. Restrictions apply to certain activities and self-employment.

Sources:[5] gov.uk

Dependant work rights

Dependant Work Rights

Partners (dependants) of Student visa holders studying postgraduate courses (9 months or longer) can work in the UK without restrictions. Partners of Graduate visa holders can also work without restrictions.

Eligibility: Must be the partner or child of a Student visa holder on a postgraduate course of 9+ months, or of a Graduate visa holder. Must apply as a dependant.

Student Visa Dependants

Family Visa

Postgraduate students can bring their partner and children as dependants on their Student visa. Dependants can study and work in the UK.

Eligibility: Main applicant must be on a postgraduate-level course lasting 9 months or longer. Must provide proof of relationship and financial support for dependants.

Sources:[4] gov.uk

Entry requirements

IELTS
6.0 overall (5.5 each band)
Other language tests
A/L English Grade B

Intakes

Months
September
Upcoming dates
September 2026

Scholarships & offers

Scholarship

£1,000

Verified sources

Every fact on this page is cited from an official government, university or labor body.

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