COURSE CURRICULUM

This Creative Writing, Journalism, and Media degree offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining practical skills with critical understanding of media, language, and storytelling. In the first year, students develop foundational knowledge through modules such as Introduction to Media Communications, Journalism, Law and Ethics, and Global Media and Society, alongside creative writing and genre-focused modules like The Writer’s Art and Genre Fiction: Building Worlds. Optional modules in film, linguistics, and visual communication allow students to explore additional areas of interest. The second year deepens practical and analytical skills with core modules such as Research Methods in Media Communications and Social Media and Critical Practice, while optional modules like Journalism Skills: Features and News, Video Feature, Mobile Media Design, Film Production, and Magazine Design provide hands-on media experience. Students may also explore specialized topics including Forensic Linguistics, Language and Imagination, and US Cinema. In the final year, students consolidate their learning through professional projects such as the Journalism Skills Portfolio and Professional Media Practice Project, while exploring advanced subjects including Launching a Digital Publication, International Politics and Reporting Global News, Writing for Popular Fiction Markets, and Web Design for Media Professionals. Opportunities for study abroad or a placement year further enhance professional experience. By the end of the program, graduates are equipped with creative, technical, and analytical skills suitable for careers in journalism, media, publishing, and creative writing.