Creative Writing and Journalism BA (Hons)

**Why study creative writing and journalism with us?**<br/>Pursue your passion for writing and journalism with our unique course that combines both disciplines. Learn from professional authors, playwrights, and journalists, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Showcase your work at events like the North London Story Festival. Benefit from excellent learning resources, facilities, and strong links with the publishing industry, ensuring a well-rounded education.<br/><br/>**What will you learn?**<br/>This curriculum covers everything from traditional journalism skills like shorthand to the latest in digital media. Develop versatile writing abilities for newspapers, magazines, and online platforms. Explore creative writing, examining diverse writing types and experimenting with language, styles, and forms. Acquire essential digital communication skills, learn effective video-conferencing, and understand legal and ethical considerations. Taught by professional writers and journalists, youll gain insights into the evolving journalism and writing industries. Engage in various writing forms, including fiction, non-fiction, drama, and screenwriting.<br/><br/>**How do we support your career development?**<br/>This course prepares you for diverse careers in creative writing, journalism, and beyond. Benefit from a bespoke newsroom with cutting-edge software, studios for live broadcasts, and industry-standard equipment. Take part in placements with prestigious media outlets like BBC London and The Guardian. Join the ranks of our successful graduates, including comedian Russell Kane and playwright Rosa Connor. Develop transferable skills crucial for roles in journalism, copywriting, advertising, teaching, marketing, and more. <br/><br/>**Introducing our new Learning Framework**<br/>After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

Middlesex isn't just a top 4 UK university (Uni Compare Top 100 Rankings 2024). At Middlesex University, they believe in nurturing your unique talents and helping you create a future that's yours.<br/><br/>Experience specialist, practical courses in their £200m world-class facilities, gaining the skills and experience you need to enhance your future employability. Middlesex students have worked on live projects and work placements with leading organisations like Google, ASOS, Disney, and NHS Trusts. At Middlesex, you'll have access to a wide range of financial support, including the MDX Student Starter Kit, which could provide you with a new iPad or laptop, along with other financial aid. Benefit from award-winning academic support, lifetime career support, and assistance with financial, disability, and welfare needs. Thrive in the heart of North London, the world's best student city, with amazing social and cultural experiences and part-time work opportunities on campus.<br/><br/>Make your future at Middlesex. Apply now.