BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Digital Media
Why choose this course?
- Giving you up to date media skills and a great speaker programme
- Accredited by PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association)
- Be taught by award-winning poets, writers and media practitioners
Find your voice, both critically and creatively, as you develop an in-depth understanding of the world of media. Today’s media is becoming more diverse and dynamic as digital and social media platforms thrive. Hone the skills you need to play your part.
Our practical course nurtures your hands-on technical skills, original creativity, and entrepreneurial attitude, giving you the versatility for a successful media career. You’ll develop the ability to critically comment on media practice and produce new creative work for websites, blogs, print, video, audio and multimedia. We’ll help you develop research, editorial, storytelling and targeting skills, building your confidence in creating, editing and submitting work.
You’ll learn about media both in the UK and internationally, starting with general modules such as Global Media and Telling Stories through Sound and Image, progressing to the opportunity to create your own media project with a client before you leave or studying how to create a PR campaign as well as the fascinating world of celebrity media.
You'll be taught by leading poets,?fiction,?and non-fiction writers.?All?your lecturers are active writers in their field - some are even internationally published authors.?This means?you’ll?be learning from writers who have excellent industry connections and have the latest knowledge when it comes to trends,?styles,?and publishing guides giving you?everything you need to become a published author yourself. Partner this with gaining the latest insights and skills within media, from podcasting to learning about PR.