Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Creative Writing and Journalism

Middlesex University London

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 16,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 40,000 +

Int. Students: 3,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Creative Writing and Journalism

Program Overview

With Journalism and creative writing course you don't have to pick between the two areas of interest. Our course offers the unique experience of combining both subjects, so you can develop your skills as a writer across different styles.

During the course, you'll cover everything you'll need to know about journalism – from shorthand to digital media. You'll also learn about the life of a journalist whether you want to write for a newspaper, magazine, or online platforms.

On the creative writing side, you'll learn how to critically examine different types of writing – our course gives you plenty of opportunities to experiment with language, styles and formats.

This course prepares you to enter the industry as a professional journalist or go on to work in all sorts of creative industries, from creative writing to comedy.

Develop your skills with our course
This course is ideal if you want to improve your skills as a writer and gain a theoretical foundation of best writing practices. You'll study all forms of writing, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as drama and screenwriting. You'll also take an in-depth look at the way journalism and writing industries are developing today.

Learning to communicate effectively, you'll learn essential journalism and creative writing skills such as narrative, character, and developing dialogue and conflict.

BA Creative Writing & Journalism will deliver virtual learning experience in 2020/21 to facilitate optimum learning in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The benefit of this approach is that you will develop additional skills that are much-needed in our fast-changing world, including:

  • Ability to communicate digitally in professional contexts;
  • Ability to present and pitch effectively using video-conferencing software;
  • Ability to conduct efficient meetings and collaborate online;
  • Skills in digital story and inspiration finding, research and interviewing
  • Skills in digital and multi-platform content production and dissemination
  • Skills in mobile journalism and sourcing third party content with legal and ethical considerations

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