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This contemporary degree opens doors to diverse career opportunities. Unlike conventional English programs, you'll examine literary works through a media lens while honing creative and professional writing skills for various audiences. Customize your studies by choosing between creative or traditional modules, while exploring cutting-edge digital media and interactive storytelling. Present your work to experts via BU's annual Fresher Writing Prize and New Media Writing Prize competitions. Boost your employability with practical experience through 4-week or 30-week placements at organizations like Penguin Books, BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press, or the Football Foundation. Acquire specialized and transferable skills that lead to rewarding careers or advanced studies, with 93% of graduates employed or pursuing further education within 15 months. Learn from industry leaders like Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes and the British Library's Stella Wisdom during exclusive guest lectures.