
Overview
Key features
Media and Communication at the University of Leicester , which includes Journalism, has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching has always been informed by all the latest developments in the field. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.
Creative writing modules will encourage, support and challenge you to write and experiment in all the major forms, including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, PR and scriptwriting. You'll develop your editing and research skills, and will also reflect on your work and processes.
Careers and employability after Journalism with Creative Writing course at the University of Leicester
We run employability and media production modules as part of our curriculum – e.g. Journalism Employability, Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Creative Writing Skills, Multi-platform and Entrepreneurial Journalism, Community Radio in Practice.
Our students are encouraged to get involved in the student-run media on campus, including Galaxy - our student magazine, LUST - our student TV station, and LUSH Radio - our student radio station.
We organise external speaker events, industry visit days, career development training and other initiatives in collaboration with local and national media organisations, giving you valuable insights into the professional media world.
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Courses include:
- Multi-platform and Entrepreneurial Journalism (double module)
- Broadcast Journalism
- Using Stories
- Journalism Studies
- Media Research in Practice (double module)
- Advanced Creative Writing Skills
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A/AS-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level
- EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B
- GCSE: English Language Grade C (4)
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.
- BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM
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19700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19700 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Leicester
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Funding
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