Creative Writing and Digital Media (Placement Year) (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Gain in-depth knowledge of the opportunities and challenges presented by digital media technologies with Creative Writing and Digital Media (Placement Year) (Hons) at Lancaster University. Prepare for a dynamic career in the rapidly-changing digital media and creative sectors.

Why study Creative Writing and Digital Media at Lancaster?

• Taught by a team of published writers and world-leading experts in digital media

• Learn from academics who shape conversations in areas such as media power, ethics and AI
• Enhance your writing through both text-based writing experiments and workshops focusing on your own writing

• Take advantage of our fully equipped digital media studio and the latest specialist equipment

• Explore professional dimensions of Creative Writing, such as performing your work, editing, publishing and marketing

• As you progress though the course, choose modules from either subject, depending on your own interests

Careers

You will gain impressive knowledge of digital media and its impact on society combined with skills in critical analysis, research, presentation and - of course - writing. Our creative writing graduates have published their own stories, novels, videogames, graphic novels and poems with major publishers, and have had their scripts produced in national festivals and on national radio.

You will be well-placed to take advantage of the exciting career opportunities in the creative and cultural industries e.g. literary tourism, podcasting, game-writing, travel writing and vlogging.

The degree will also prepare you to work in:

• Digital content creation

• Broadcast and on-demand media

• Journalism

• Social media

• Strategic communications

• Digital marketing

• Publishing

• Media buying

• Arts management

• Copywriting