Creative Writing and Journalism, BA (Hons)

Our Creative Writing and Journalism course uniquely combines these disciplines, allowing you to pursue your passion while learning from professional authors, playwrights, and journalists. Gain a comprehensive industry understanding, showcase your work at events like the North London Story Festival, and benefit from excellent resources, facilities, and strong publishing links for a well-rounded education.The curriculum covers traditional journalism skills, such as shorthand, alongside digital media and creative writing techniques across various forms like fiction, non-fiction, drama, and screenwriting. You'll develop versatile writing abilities for newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, plus essential digital communication, video-conferencing, and ethical considerations. Taught by industry experts, the course supports career growth through a bespoke newsroom, placements with outlets like BBC London and The Guardian, and transferable skills for roles in journalism, copywriting, advertising, and more. Based on student feedback, we're updating our learning framework for 2024/25; visit our course page for details.

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/creative-writing-and-journalism-ba-honours/