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Creative Writing and Journalism

Middlesex University

London, Great Britain

Full-time

€11,224.55/year

1313 Points

Duration

3 Years

Language

English

Program Description

With our journalism and creative writing course you don't have to pick between the two areas of interest. Our course offers the unique experience of combining both subjects, so you can develop your skills as a writer across different styles.

During the course, you'll cover everything you'll need to know about journalism – from shorthand to digital media. You'll also learn about the life of a journalist whether you want to write for a newspaper, magazine, or online platforms.

On the creative writing side, you'll learn how to critically examine different types of writing – our course gives you plenty of opportunities to experiment with language, styles and formats.

This course prepares you to enter the industry as a professional journalist or go on to work in all sorts of creative industries, from creative writing to comedy.

You'll learn alongside professional authors, playwrights, scriptwriters, and journalists as you develop the skills you need. You'll also get plenty of practice with opportunities like North London Story Festival and many others.

Entry Requirements

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Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

16.5

English Level

Michigan Proficiency (ECPE)

Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

International Baccalaureate

5.0

A levels

IGCSE

Pearson Test of Academic Engl.

IELTS

TOEFL (internet based)

PTE

Required Documents

Certified Copy of the English Certification

ID Certified Copy

Passport Certified Copy

Personal Statement - Motivation Letter

Academic Reference Letter

Certified Copy of the High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Student Visa

Notes:

Other accepted qualifications:

BTEC: DMM-DDM

Alternative English language requirements:

We accept the Apolyterion in English with a final average of 18/20.
Language Cert International ESOL B2 SELT (SELT version only): B2 High Pass overall and min 33/50 in each skill
Trinity College (ISE only): ISE II as evidence of all skills in English (B2)
TEEP Uni of Reading: 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)
European Baccalaureate Language 1: Grade 6.0
European Baccalaureate Language 2: Grade 6.0
European Baccalaureate Language 3: Grade 7.5
ESB ESOL International: Level 1‐Step 2
Ascentis/Aim Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International: Pass

More information:

Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three.
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study.

Curriculum

Year 1

Writing Creatively (30 credits) - Compulsory

Character, Conflict and Dialogue (30 credits) - Compulsory

What is Journalism? (30 credits) - Compulsory

Journalism Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory

Year 2

Multimodal Journalism (30 credits) - Compulsory

Choose two optional modules:
Screen Writing for Shorts (30 credits) - Optional
Fiction: The Short Story (30 credits) - Optional
Storytelling for Games (30 credits) - Option

Year 3

Creative Writing Project (30 credits) - Compulsory

Choose two optional modules:
Genre Fiction (30 credits) - Optional
Popular Non-Fiction (30 credits) - Optional
Long Form Journalism (30 credits) - Optional
Global Journalism and News Culture (30 credits) - Optional

Careers

The course prepares you to go on to careers in creative writing and/or journalism, and across a wide range of industries wherever good writing and critical thinking are valued. Middlesex graduates include comedian and writer Russell Kane, playwright Rosa Connor, and performance poet and writer Laura Dockrill. The course is also particularly useful in areas where work on analysing and producing language is central including: