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BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Media & Culture

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is designed for students who are passionate about creative writing and media culture. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in both areas, learning how to create engaging content for various media platforms while also analyzing the cultural context of media. With a focus on practical application, you will produce a portfolio of work that showcases your abilities in creative writing and media analysis. Our experienced teaching staff will provide guidance and support throughout the course, helping you to reach your full potential.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in creative writing, journalism, media production, or cultural studies. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in both creative writing and media analysis, giving you a unique perspective on the interplay between the two.

Experience the Best of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is an excellent choice for this course due to its strong reputation in the field of media and cultural studies. Our faculty has extensive experience in the industry, and our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalized attention and support throughout your studies. Additionally, Worcester's central location makes it easy to access various media outlets and cultural institutions for research and networking opportunities.

Why You Should Study This Course

Digital skills are vital for the economy and there is a natural synergy between Creative Writing and Media & Culture, particularly in relation to developments in digital media that have occurred over the past few years. In studying this Joint Honours combination, you will build transferrable skills that include learning to write blog portfolios, creating Me-Vies, writing scripts for podcasts or radio, and using social media for marketing. It is estimated that over a million digitally skilled people will be needed according to the Office for Students and this course has been created to position you at the forefront of creative content development.

The course provides continuous opportunities to develop employability and includes work experience options. There is a range of opportunities to study abroad for one semester in the second semester of the second year. Many graduates of this course go on to careers in social media marketing, and digital marketing and go on to further studies.

From the latest data available, 88% of Creative Writing students were employed or in further study, and 89% of Media & Culture students were employed or in further study, 18 months after graduation.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory:

  • Introduction to Writing

  • Writing Poetry

  • Writing Fiction

  • Studying Media and Culture

  • Digital Cultures

Optional:

  • World Cultures

  • Popular Music and Culture Change

  • Gender and Representation

  • Introduction to Television Cultures

2 Year 2

Mandatory:

  • Writer as Researcher

  • Researching Popular Cultures

Options:

  • The Writing Professional

  • Collaborating

  • Environmental Writing

  • Writing for Children

  • Slam, Spoken Word, and Performance Poetry

  • Genre Fiction

  • Work Project

  • Media and Social Change

  • Philosophies of Gender and Sexuality

  • Crime and the Media

  • Beyond the Mainstream: Identity and Diversity in Film and TV

  • Social Media

3 Year 3

Mandatory:

  • N/A

Options:

  • Extended Writing Project

  • Independent Research Project

  • Hypermedia - Creative Writing in a Digital Culture

  • New Nature Writing

  • Contemporary Poetry

  • Creative Non-Fiction

  • Indie Publishing

  • Writing Witchcraft

  • International Exchanges

  • Writing for Performance

  • TV Times

  • Extension Module

  • War, Democracy, and the Media

  • Green Media

  • Commercial Applications of Social Media

  • Immersive Media: Virtual Spaces, Experiences, and Technologies

  • Pornography and Modern Culture

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5

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