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This course offers a unique combination of media studies and creative writing, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the media industry and the skills to create compelling written content. Students will learn about the historical, cultural, and technological developments that have shaped the media landscape, as well as how to write for different platforms and audiences. The course will also explore the relationship between media and society, and how media can be used to influence public opinion and shape cultural attitudes. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops, students will develop their critical thinking, analytical, and creative skills, preparing them for a career in media or related fields.
This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the media industry, including journalism, broadcasting, film, and digital media. The course will provide students with a solid foundation in media studies, as well as practical skills in creative writing, such as fiction and nonfiction writing, scriptwriting, and editing. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships and other work-based learning opportunities.
Bangor University is an excellent choice for students interested in media studies and creative writing. The university has a strong reputation for excellence in these fields, with experienced faculty who are actively involved in research and industry partnerships. Students will benefit from the university's location in North Wales, which provides access to beautiful landscapes and cultural heritage sites that offer rich sources of inspiration for creative writing. Additionally, Bangor University offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty.
This exciting degree course is aimed at students who want to combine their writing skills with media production, including television, radio, print and digital journalism, and media practice. This course will enable you to develop a personal creative practice as a writer, offering imaginative approaches to many areas of writing and critical insights into literary and professional contexts. Taught by research experts and published writers, this course will equip you with a solid grounding in the practical skills you need to build a writing career.
Our Media Studies and Creative Writing degree will therefore help you to find your voice, both critically and creatively, as you develop an in-depth understanding of world media, and literary genres and forms. Since media and creative writing are increasingly becoming more dynamic as digital and social media platforms develop, this degree will show you how you can take part in, and shape, these developments.
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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.
Your classes for Media Studies and Creative Writing will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and viewing sessions. These will have a practical and theoretical focus. Assessment on Media Studies and Creative Writing modules varies from one module to another, and often combines a mixture of examinations and coursework assignments.In addition to what takes place in the classroom, there are lots of exciting opportunities for you to boost your skills and knowledge. We regularly run theatre trips, film showings, gallery visits, and each month there is the chance to hear visiting creative writers and academic speakers.
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Media Studies and Creative Writing BA (Hons) Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
If you do not meet the English Language requirements to enter the International Incorporated Bachelors or the International Incorporated Masters, BUIC offers you a range of Pre-sessional English Programmes which you can take before you start these courses.
If you have an IELTS of 5.0 (with no component below 4.5), you will be offered a 6-week Pre-sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
If you have an IELTS of 4.5 (with no component below 4.0), you will be offered a 12-week Pre-Sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
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