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Journalism & Creative Writing with Professional Placement BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Journalism & Creative Writing with Professional Placement BA (Hons)
Become a multi-skilled, passionate and ethically-driven journalist, writer and digital creative.
Whether you imagine yourself reporting from a busy newsroom, penning a Hollywood script or writing a novel, this course allows you to explore all aspects of written communication and become a flexible storyteller with sought- after skills. You’ll learn to seek out good stories, research your theme, interview with confidence and write with clarity, developing these core competencies in contexts including screenwriting, poetry, magazines, writing for games and children’s fiction. ...
Become a multi-skilled, passionate and ethically-driven journalist, writer and digital creative.<br/><br/>Whether you imagine yourself reporting from a busy newsroom, penning a Hollywood script or writing a novel, this course allows you to explore all aspects of written communication and become a flexible storyteller with sought- after skills. You’ll learn to seek out good stories, research your theme, interview with confidence and write with clarity, developing these core competencies in contexts including screenwriting, poetry, magazines, writing for games and children’s fiction. By experimenting with subject and style, you’ll develop as a distinctive and agile digital practitioner. <br/><br/>You will:<br/>Develop the craft and critical skills to make you an adaptable multimedia writer, reporter and digital creative – with a professional portfolio to prove it <br/>Learn the professional, craft and business skills to set you up for career success whether as a freelancer, employee or founder of your own company <br/>Work on live briefs from our partners, with the opportunity to meet a range of working professionals and take up work placements in media or publishing <br/>Engage in study and debates around key ethical issues such as sustainability and inclusion<br/>Have access to well-equipped studios and creative spaces to give you hands-on production skills <br/>Benefit from exposure to the complete spectrum of writing and audio-visual expertise; including active journalists, PR specialists, published authors, documentary makers, screenwriters, game writers and poets through our guest lectures and workshops
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PY49
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
Scottish Higher
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
AS
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Extended Project
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A level
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
T Level
P
M
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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