Creative Writing

Overview

This course prepares you to enter the industry as a professional journalist or go on to work in all sorts of creative industries, from creative writing to comedy.

Our journalism and creative writing course offers the unique experience of combining both subjects, so you can develop your skills as a writer across different styles.

You'll learn alongside professional authors, playwrights, scriptwriters, and journalists. You'll also get plenty of opportunities to showcase your work at events like the North London Story Festival.

What you will gain

During the course, you'll cover everything you'll need to know about journalism – from shorthand to digital media. You'll also learn about the life of a journalist, whether you want to write for a newspaper, magazine, or online platforms.

On the creative writing side, you'll learn how to critically examine different types of writing and be able to experiment with language, styles and formats.

This course prepares you to enter the industry as a professional journalist or to go on to work in all sorts of creative industries, from creative writing to comedy.

3 great reasons to pick this course

• Student satisfaction
  98% of students were positive about the quality of learning resources and facilities on their course (National Student Survey 2023)

• Strong links with the publishing industry
  Every year we host the North London Story Festival, which has included appearances by writers such as poet laureate Carol-Anne Duffy, novelist David Nicholls and Booker Prize shortlisted author Stephen Kelman

• Put your new skills to practice in a work environment
  Previously, students have taken up placements with some of the most prestigious media outlets in the UK, such as BBC London and The Guardian

What you will learn

Our Journalism and Creative Writing course uniquely combines both subjects, allowing you to develop your writing skills across different fields.

You'll cover everything you'll need to know about journalism – from shorthand to digital media and writing for newspapers or magazines.

On the creative writing side, you'll learn how to critically examine different types of writing and have the chance to experiment with language, styles and forms.

This course is taught by professional writers and journalists who’ll prepare you for a career in journalism or other creative industries. You’ll also be able to take part in events like the North London Story Festival.

You'll study all forms of writing, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as drama and screenwriting. You'll also take an in-depth look at the way the journalism and writing industries are developing today.

Some of the skills you’ll develop include:

• Communicating digitally in professional contexts

• Presenting and pitching effectively using video-conferencing software

• Conducting efficient meetings and collaborating online

• Digital storytelling, researching and interviewing

• Digital and multi-platform content production and dissemination

• Mobile journalism and sourcing third-party content

• Understanding legal and ethical considerations.