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

A writing career lets you experience the world through your craft—encountering diverse cultures, covering current affairs, shaping discussions, and honing your creative expression. This program teaches you to write across digital platforms, print media, and multimedia formats while mastering research techniques to captivate audiences. You'll gain versatile skills to refine your unique writing style and explore publishing avenues. The journalism component covers ethical practices, audience analysis, and the complete storytelling process from interviews to polished pieces. You'll create content across mediums—from digital blogs to traditional print—covering both global news and personal interest topics. The creative writing curriculum focuses on developing, refining, and presenting your work through analyzing literary techniques and producing original fiction, poetry, scripts, and nonfiction. Additional opportunities include educational collaborations, expert lectures, international study options, and professional internships.

Our alumni consistently secure positions in media, education, publishing, and information services, where their analytical abilities and communication expertise are highly sought-after. Many pursue advanced studies and specialized research. Employers particularly value the comprehensive skill set—including critical thinking, adaptability, and practical experience—that our graduates demonstrate. We maintain strong industry connections to ensure our curriculum meets current professional standards across various sectors.

Program length: 3 years (4 years with internship)
International study available
Professional placement opportunity