Media and Creative Writing Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Media and Creative Writing degree at Aberystwyth University provides a comprehensive exploration of the strategic components of the media industry alongside the rigorous development of creative writing techniques. Students engage with the structural elements of modern communication while honing their craft in poetry, non-fiction, and scriptwriting. This interdisciplinary approach ensures a deep understanding of how media content is produced, owned, and consumed in a global context.

Why Media and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University?

Students benefit from the university's strategic proximity to the National Library of Wales, a copyright library housing the National Sound and Screen Archive. The Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies maintains strong industry links with major broadcasters such as BBC Wales, which has a regional office located within the department. Facilities include a dedicated television studio, digital production and editing suites, a viewing cinema, and a brand-new PC lab designed to simulate professional digital media environments. Teaching is delivered by research-active staff and industry experts from both the Department of English and Creative Writing and the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Creative Writing
• Critical Perspectives on Creative Writing
• Communication
• Media
• Literary Theory
• Digital Culture
• Media, Politics and Power
• Television
• Gender and the Media

Careers with Media and Creative Writing

Graduates are equipped for a diverse range of roles within the creative and communication sectors. Former students have secured positions in broadcasting media as producers, directors, camera operators, and floor managers. The programme also prepares individuals for successful careers in marketing, media planning, public relations, and education. By developing expertise in high-definition digital equipment and professional writing, students graduate as effective communicators ready for the demands of the modern media landscape.