BA (Hons) Journalism with Creative Writing 

The BA (Hons) Journalism with Creative Writing course offered at the University of Portsmouth is designed for students aspiring to work in media or pursue careers where sharp writing skills are essential. The course equips students with the skills to write compelling news stories, features, interviews, and online content. Course Content: The course includes comprehensive learning about journalistic writing and the wider contexts of journalism. Alongside this, students will also explore genre fiction and non-fiction, contemporary poetry, and writing for young people. The course emphasizes developing versatile writing skills while also offering optional units across journalism and media, including Broadcast Journalism, Sports Journalism, and Writing for the Media. Key Modules: Some of the main modules in the three-years course include, among others, ‘Introduction to Writing as a Journalist’, ‘Journalism in Context’, ‘Fiction (short story)’, ‘Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing’, ‘News Journalism’, and ‘Writing for Young people.’Accreditations: This bachelor's degree is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association (PPA). Future Careers: This course can prepare students for careers in fields such as journalism, copywriting, digital content management, public relations, corporate communications, and marketing. It can also pave the way for further studies in postgraduate and research degrees. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.