Journalism with Creative Writing (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

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

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 of the Journalism with Creative Writing (Hons) degree course from University of Portsmouth , 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:

• broadcast, print and online journalism
• creative writing
• marketing
• public relations
• communications
• teaching
• advertising
• arts management 

Graduate roles

Our graduates have worked in a variety of roles, including:

• trainee reporter
• social media editor
• digital marketing executive
• copywriter
• theatre manager
• editorial assistant