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BA Journalism with Creative Writing

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Course Overview

Our Journalism with Creative Writing BA will teach you core journalistic techniques and help you develop writing skills to deliver compelling content across multiple platforms while 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, Our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. As a result, 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 primary forms, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, PR, and scriptwriting. In addition, you'll develop your editing and research skills and reflect on your work and processes.

Our course emphasizes five key areas:

  • The development of your professional journalism skills across all platforms

  • The study of the concepts and controversies backgrounding and surrounding 21st-century journalism

  • Work placements in professional journalism during your studies

  • Entrepreneurial Journalism

  • Creative writing

General Eligibility

  • A/AS-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level

  • EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B

  • GCSE: English Language Grade C (4)

  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction

  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.

  • BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Leicester, England

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £9,250 & International fees: £18,200,

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