The B.A. Writing, Literature and Publishing targets students with broad interests in the processes surrounding the production of published materials, from the writing, through the editing, to the publishing and marketing stages. The inclusion of Literature courses in the programme ensures that students gain a grounding in the study of literary texts, while the inclusion of creative writing courses gives students first-hand experience of the writing process. Co-designed by publishing professionals, this programme intends to meet the needs of the local and regional publishing industries. Graduates of the programme are expected to be lifelong adaptable learners, critical and analytic thinkers, capable researchers and communicators. This programme provides a basis for postgraduate degree study in Literatures in English, in English Language, and in related subject areas.

• Listing ID: 4729
• Field of Study: Literatures in English
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level: Level 5 - Bachelor's Degree
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 02 Arts and Humanities- 023 Languages- 0232 Literature and Linguistics
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) which must include English Language and Two double units CAPE or equivalent.
• Number of Credits: 90