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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewIf you love writing and reporting, our Journalism with Creative Writing degree course can help you turn your abilities with the written word into a fulfilling career.You'll study, experience, and combine the complementary disciplines of factual journalism and creative writing. One day you might write a news report about a local charity or review a concert, and the next author a short story, a poem, or a play script.You'll also develop research skills and learn about the structure and mechanisms of the industries you could end up working in – from getting a script approved to legal issues surrounding publishing news stories.You’ll graduate ready to dive into a career in professional writing, with the skills and knowledge you need to get started in whichever writing field you choose.
Course highlights- Get further professional journalistic qualifications by taking National Council for Training Journalists (NCTJ) exams- Refine your practice by learning from published authors of novels, poetry and screenplays, and journalists with written and broadcast experience in local, regional, national and international journalism- Grasp of the role of journalists in democratic society by learning about media law and industry code- Enhance your discipline and teamworking skills by collaborating with other students on other courses within the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries- Gain valuable industry knowledge and experience by taking an optional placement- Capture information at 100 words-per-minute writing speed by taking shorthand training
Work towards your NCTJ DiplomaOn this course, you can choose to take the examinations that lead to the industry-recognised NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.If you want to do the full NCTJ diploma alongside your degree, apply for our BA (Hons) Journalism course instead.
Careers and opportunitiesAs traditional communication and literature move towards web and digital, the demand for journalists and writers is growing. Print newspapers and magazines may be declining, but digital versions are replacing them. In addition, social media, blogging, TV and film production, and other platforms contribute to the demand for journalists and writers. Graduates with strong transferable skills are also sought in related industries such as public relations or communications.As a graduate, you'll have diverse writing skills that will help you in most sectors.You can also freelance or pursue postgraduate studies.Graduate areasAreas our graduates have gone onto include:- broadcast, print and online journalism- creative writing- marketing- public relations- communications- teaching- advertising- arts managementGraduate rolesOur graduates have worked in a variety of roles, including:- trainee reporter- social media editor- digital marketing executive- copywriter- theatre manager- editorial assistantWhen you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
112-120 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 46-50.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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£17,200 per year
Students from International
£17200 Per year
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