Bachelor in Featured Module Professional Writing

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 31, 2027; tuition costs 17,000 GBP per year.

Aspiring writers who want to bridge the gap between creative expression and industry viability will find this module a practical laboratory for their craft. By immersing yourself in the landscape of contemporary magazine features, literary journalism, and long-form essays, you will learn to navigate the specific demands of the professional publishing world.

Students on this module operate as a functioning editorial team, simulating a real-world newsroom environment. This hands-on approach ensures that you are not just studying theory, but actively mastering the art of the pitch, learning how to capture a busy editor's attention, and refining your ability to craft work that resonates with broad audiences.

Developing Marketable Expertise

The curriculum emphasizes the high-level adaptability required for modern media careers. You will explore diverse specialisms while gaining vital technical skills, including:

• Strategic Pitching: Mastering the 'elevator pitch' to secure commissions.
• Editorial Workflow: Working collaboratively in a team to meet professional standards.
• Digital Impact: Utilizing social media tactics to maximize readership and engagement.
• Versatile Application: Producing content suitable for advertising, marketing, copy writing, and independent publishing.

Whether your interest lies in fashion, food, music, or cultural critique, this module provides the critical framework to transform your observations into publishable, impactful journalism.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.