Creative Writing and Media & Film Studies

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Creative Writing and Media & Film Studies

BA (Hons)

Master the art of storytelling across mediums, from novels and poetry to screenplays and editorial writing, while understanding how media shapes culture and influences audiences worldwide.

UCAS Code: WPFX

Joint Honours

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At Worcester, you’ll work on projects that mirror the demands of the creative industries. This means producing work for real audiences – whether through open mic nights, literature and film festivals, or collaborations with publishers.

We are in the Top 20 for Graduate Prospects in English and CinematicsComplete University Guide 2027

of students are in work or further study 15 months after graduatingGraduate Outcomes Survey 2025

Overview

Combining Creative Writing with Media & Film Studies offers a unique opportunity to explore storytelling across multiple platforms. This joint honours course allows you to develop your voice as a writer while gaining a critical understanding of how media and film shape culture and influence audiences worldwide. By studying these subjects together, you’ll learn how narrative works in different contexts, from the page to the screen, and build versatile skills that are highly valued in today’s creative industries.

In Creative Writing, you’ll work in small, interactive seminars where ideas flourish through close-reading activities, writing workshops, and lively discussions. You’ll experiment with genres such as poetry, prose, and scriptwriting, while learning about publishing and marketing processes. Beyond the classroom, you’ll engage with Worcester’s vibrant literary scene, participate in festivals, and even have the opportunity to represent the University at national events like UniSlam. These experiences not only nurture your creativity but also help you build professional networks for careers in writing, editing, and content creation.

Media & Film Studies encourages you to investigate the artistry and impact of media and film on society. You’ll explore global screen cultures, genres, and movements, and learn how media technologies, from social platforms to immersive applications, shape the way we communicate.

Building skills and experiences to help you in your future career is at the heart of this course. You’ll develop transferable skills in communication, analysis, and creative problem-solving, and benefit from work placements, internships, and collaborations with industry professionals. Whether you aspire to be a writer, media analyst, or creative strategist, this degree equips you with the tools to thrive in a fast-changing, global media landscape.

Placements

At Worcester, you’ll have numerous opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in a professional context and explore your future career options.

In Year Two, you can choose an optional work experience placement module, giving you the chance to undertake a short voluntary placement with a local organisation. Previous placements have included schools, marketing agencies, arts and heritage organisations, and The Hive Library.

Students have gained valuable experience through guest speaker events, volunteering, internships, and collaborative projects, including supporting and attending the Ledbury Poetry Festival and Verve Poetry Festival.

Work project

In your second year, you will have the option to take on a work project. With support from staff and University support services you'll organise your own project opportunity, and take the chance to develop your practical skills and network with the local community. You'll experience first-hand what it can be like to work within film and media and learn how to launch and develop your own creative project.

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Course content

This course is taught through a mix of mandatory and optional modules, with some running for a full year and others for a single semester, giving you the freedom to tailor your studies to your interests. As a joint honours course, you’ll have the benefit of choosing modules across the two subjects.

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.

Year 1Mandatory modules

Introduction to Writing

Writing Poetry

Writing Fiction

Studying Media & Film

Identity, Representation and Diversity

New Waves and Popular Cinemas

The creative industries are among the fastest-growing sectors globally, with increasing demand for professionals who can craft compelling stories and communicate effectively across multiple platforms. By combining Creative Writing with Media & Film Studies, you’ll graduate with a unique blend of creative and analytical skills that could be invaluable in publishing, marketing, journalism, and digital media.

Throughout your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects such as writing for audiences at festivals and open mic nights, creating digital content, and engaging with immersive media experiences. These opportunities help you build a professional portfolio while gaining practical experience and developing the confidence to present your ideas to industry professionals. We also encourage students to broaden their horizons by studying abroad for a semester.

This course prepares you for careers such as:

Professional writing

Publishing, editing, and copywriting

Digital marketing

Social media management

Journalism

Public relations

Film and media research

Cultural and heritage event management

Arts administration

Creative project management

Opportunities to progress

Many of our graduates choose to continue their studies with a postgraduate qualification. Popular options include:

MA in English

MPhil/PhD in English Literature and Language

PGCE Secondary English

Course highlights

Gain performance experience

Take part in regular open mic nights, hosted either by our inspiring University lecturers or by Worcester’s welcoming and vibrant writing community. Build confidence, hone your performance skills, and share your voice in a supportive and creative environment.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll learn through a dynamic mix of interactive lectures, seminars, workshops and one-to-one tutorials, designed to develop both your creative and analytical skills. Creative Writing focuses on practical writing tasks and critical reflection, while Media & Film Studies encourages investigative learning and theoretical analysis. Assessment goes beyond traditional exams, including creative projects, portfolios, essays, presentations and research tasks, all aimed at preparing you for professional roles in writing, media and the wider creative industries.

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Creative writing

Creative Writing aims to nurture your confidence as a writer and to support your development as a critical and skilful analyst of your own and others’ writing. Throughout, you will be immersed in intellectual issues informing the discipline and practices of writing and learn to place your own writing within contexts of published work. You will develop expertise in commercial practice (writing for magazines, reviewing, scriptwriting, editing) and understanding of publishing and marketing processes alongside working towards your own creative development.

You will work with published writers, professional publishers and editors with a variety of specialisms including poetry, travel writing, writing for the screen, writing fiction, writing for performance, writing for children, feature writing, blogging and copy writing. Your development and achievements will be assessed by means of a wide variety of writing ‘tasks.’ In your third year, you will undertake a major writing project of your choice, mentored by members of the course team, alongside participating in a range of activity designed to support you to prepare for progression once you have graduated.

Media & Film studies

Media & Film Studies will expect you to engage in critical analysis: of the media, of films and the industry and yourself. On the course we seek to understand how and why the media functions as it does and what effects this has on its users and audiences. We also want you to think critically and reflectively about your own culture and experiences, as this will affect how you respond. We will teach you critical concepts and ideas from a variety of theoretical frameworks including black histories, intersectional feminisms and queer approaches, which will enable you to decode the media. We will utilise the research methods of the field including semiotic and discourse analysis.

You will be taught through a combination of interactive lectures, seminars and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to develop your understanding by taking part in class trips such as being able to experience immersion for yourself at a virtual reality gaming arcade and going behind the scenes at a local festival. You will also be invited to our course events which include exclusive film screenings and guest speakers.Read more

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points required: 104Typical Offer

Qualification

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.

Mature students

If you will be over the age of 21 at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you are considered a mature student. At Worcester this means our offer may be different, taking into account any work or life experiences you have, alongside any qualifications you hold.

If you’re unsure whether you meet certain requirements you can email our admission team admissions@worc.ac.uk or contact the course Admissions Tutor.

International students

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have language skills at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

For country specific information see our international student pages.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.

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UK and EU students

The standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £17,700 per year.

How to apply

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Applying through UCAS

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Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d

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Creative Writing and Media & Film Studies BA (Hons) – WPFXApply now

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Dr Katy Wareham Morris

Senior Lecturer in Media & Film Studies; Course Leader for Media & Culture; Head of Department for English, Media and Culturek.wareham.morris@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Officeadmissions@worc.ac.uk01905 855111

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Start date and location

Sep 2027 - Worcester

UK and EU £10,050

International £17,700

3 years full-time (part-time option available)

Study abroad available

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