Journalism with Creative Writing
University of PortsmouthA-Level Entry
BBB - BBC
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
About this course
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.
Overview
If 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
Work towards your NCTJ Diploma
On 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 opportunities
As 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 areas
Areas our graduates have gone onto include:
Graduate roles
Our graduates have worked in a variety of roles, including:
When 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.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Portsmouth
Avg. Salary: £24,000
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Portsmouth
Avg. Salary: £24,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
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A-Levels
BBB - BBC
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Avg. Salary
£26,000
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Portsmouth
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, English literature and creative writing, Journalism
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000