Creative Writing and Digital Media - BA (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Find your voice, both critically and creatively, as you develop an in-depth understanding of the world of media. Today’s media is becoming more diverse and dynamic as digital and social media platforms thrive. Hone the skills you need to play your part. Our practical course nurtures your hands-on technical skills, original creativity, and entrepreneurial attitude, giving you the versatility for a successful media career. You’ll develop the ability to critically comment on media practice and ...Read more

Find your voice, both critically and creatively, as you develop an in-depth understanding of the world of media. Today’s media is becoming more diverse and dynamic as digital and social media platforms thrive. Hone the skills you need to play your part. Our practical course nurtures your hands-on technical skills, original creativity, and entrepreneurial attitude, giving you the versatility for a successful media career. You’ll develop the ability to critically comment on media practice and produce new creative work for websites, blogs, print, video, audio and multimedia. We’ll help you develop research, editorial, storytelling and targeting skills, building your confidence in creating, editing and submitting work. You'll be taught by leading poets, fiction, and non-fiction writers. All your lecturers are active writers in their field - some are even internationally published authors. This means you’ll be learning from writers who have excellent industry connections and have the latest knowledge when it comes to trends, styles, and publishing guides giving you everything you need to become a published author yourself. Partner this with gaining the latest insights and skills within media, from podcasting to learning about PR.Duration- 3 years(4 year with sandwich year)Study abroad optionWork placement option

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12/279
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51st
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82nd
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Neha
24 Feb 23

I choose this uni since it was closer to London and and also the area, Hatfield is a very beautiful place. For my course this university was offering a variety of facilities and..Read more

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Nyssa
24 Feb 23

Best experience is meeting so many new and different people, and making lots of new friends. Worst part is the amount of workload, but it will be worth it as I am learning a..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Neha
24 Feb 23
I choose this uni since it was closer to London and and also the area, Hatfield is a very beautiful place. For my course this university was offering a variety of facilities and...
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Nyssa
24 Feb 23
Best experience is meeting so many new and different people, and making lots of new friends. Worst part is the amount of workload, but it will be worth it as I am learning a...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is a modern, dynamic and enterprising university that delivers career-focused degrees for...

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Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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