Journalism and Screenwriting (Hons) University of Worcester

Overview

You’ll analyse texts in different forms and apply your findings to your own writing and reporting. With an understanding of the underlying legal and ethical issues, you will develop an all-round understanding of these two disciplines and how they intersect with contemporary society.

The Journalism and Screenwriting (Hons) programme from University of Worcester takes a practical approach to learning, utilising workshops, projects, and placements to provide real-world experience. Students graduate with theoretical knowledge and a portfolio of work that supports employment across a range of media and communications roles.

Key features

• Students are taught by experienced, trained and practising professionals and also benefit from an exciting programme of guest lecturers from within the industry

• High academic standards with an emphasis on critical evaluation, research skills and reflective practice

• The screenwriting aspect of the course reflects the requirements of training and skills organisations for the creative industries such as Creative Skillset

• You will learn the core skills of journalism – how to shoot, write, produce, and sell a story for broadcast, print, and social media

• Excellent work placement opportunities, developed in collaboration with local organisations, including the BBC

• Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree

Where could it take you?

Employability

The Journalism aspect of this course will provide you with practical skills to work as a journalist or researcher, or in related communications jobs such as those in public relations. You will be well placed to progress to postgraduate study in journalism or in a wide range of other areas. Students have found employment in the following areas: radio presenting, both local and national, media research, journalism, event organising, media planning, television, theatre, marketing, public relations, campaigns, teaching and further study.

The opportunity to be introduced to current industry contacts in Screenwriting is an essential element of the progression of your work across the three years, giving you a unique insight into how your skills can transfer into employment within the media industry. There are many career path options including working in the digital arts industries, in film and television and arts organisations, and taking up university and school teaching or postgraduate academic and creative writing courses.