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Journalism with Creative Writing BA (Hons)

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 - 4 Years

Course summary

The best journalism is creative. It makes people think, makes people laugh, makes people change their minds. Creative writing skills can improve your journalism – and journalism skills can improve your creative writing.Our Journalism with Creative Writing BA will teach you core journalistic techniques and help you develop writing skills to deliver effective content across multiple platforms, while also encouraging your creative side.Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies.Creative writing modules will encourage, support and challenge you to write and experiment in all the major forms, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, PR and scriptwriting. You'll develop your editing and research skills, and will also reflect on your work and processes.Our course emphasises five key areas:The development of your professional journalism skills across all platformsThe study of the concepts and controversies backgrounding and surrounding 21st century journalismWork placements in professional journalism during your studiesEntrepreneurial JournalismCreative writingJournalism in the 21st century needs journalists who are comfortable operating across all platforms. This course will allow you to develop skills in broadcasting and digital/multi-media platforms as well as traditional print journalism so you can work in any and all media.You will also receive a thorough grounding on key journalistic skills in core areas such as news-gathering and interviewing. You will be strongly encouraged to do industry placements with professional organisations, either as part of their degree or alongside it.Alongside developing skills, you will also investigate the context and controversies which make journalism so interesting, relevant and crucial to society and democracy.Our course is a strong blend of practical, academic and professional education, designed to produce students who can produce industry standard journalism, reflect on their practice and that of others and carry out useful and informative industrial placements. In short, you will learn to think like a journalist.Through the great academic and practical support we offer you in group, as well as individual teaching situations, you will learn to work both collaboratively and independently. The way we will assess you will foster skills in critical analysis, communication, research methods, group work and of course, practical journalism. We also place great emphasis on helping you to build your skills for the world of work.The Complete University Guide 2021

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 19,700per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, England

A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 95 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    126 61%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    5th

    39
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.03 81%

    32nd

    13

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