BA (Hons) in Journalism and Creative Writing in Hatfield United Kingdom | University of Hertfordshire

A writing career lets you experience the world through your craft—encountering diverse people and locations, covering developing stories, impacting discussions, and honing your creative expression. This program trains you to write across digital platforms, print media, video, audio, and multimedia formats while building research techniques to captivate audiences. These combined elements provide dynamic avenues to refine your writing style and explore publishing pathways. The journalism component covers ethical considerations, audience targeting, and the complete process from interview to published piece. You'll create content across multiple formats—from blogs to traditional print—covering both global news and topics aligned with your passions. The creative writing curriculum teaches essential techniques for conceptualizing, refining, and submitting your work. You'll examine literary texts, understand authorial decisions, and produce original short fiction, plays, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Additional opportunities include educational collaborations, guest speaker events, international study options, or professional placements.

Our alumni consistently secure positions in media, publishing, education, and information services where their analytical, communicative, and evaluative abilities are prized. Numerous graduates pursue advanced studies and specialized research. Employers particularly value the versatile intellectual abilities, adaptable skills, and practical experience you'll acquire. We maintain strong industry connections to ensure our curriculum aligns with current professional demands across various sectors.

Program length: 3 years (4 years with placement year)
International study available
Professional placement option