Media & Communication and Creative Writing
BA (Hons)
Spurgeon's College
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Writing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19860 | £19029 | £22846 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17676 - £23037 | £14879 - £23974 | £17461 - £28851 |
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Course Description
MEDIA & COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE WRITING COMBINED BA (HONS)
As part of the Network of Hope Spurgeon’s College is offering a range of combined BA honours degrees with Liverpool Hope University.
In this combined BA honours degree, you will study two major subject areas equally. Each subject element will be taught in parallel.
Entry requirements: 96 Tariff points + GCSE English grade 4/C or above Fees: £9,073 per year
CREATIVE WRITING Studying this Creative Writing course will give you the chance to experience the joys of crafting the written word. The degree focuses on developing you as a writer of poetry and prose (fiction and non-fiction), broadly within the field of literature (poems, short stories, novels, long-form essays). Some professional writing - reviews, blogs and articles for different kinds of media - is also studied. Our focus on creativity and employability means you will be able to produce engaging, innovative and marketable texts. By studying Creative Writing, you will be empowered with an enhanced command of your craft, increased confidence in expressing your thoughts and emotions, an understanding of the values that inform your writing practice, and the technical skillset to deliver your work to various audiences. Your writing will be enhanced by studying under celebrated writers and academics, as well as developing a range of workplace skills to prepare for fulfilling careers.
MEDIA & COMMUNICATION If you want an exciting career in the media but also want to understand how and why the media reports and represents the world in the ways it does, studying this course is the next step for you. Media and Communication provides you with an opportunity to closely study and analyse the ways in which the media industry shapes and is shaped by our world. This course is designed to help you become an industry leader who is equipped to take on the critical task of ensuring a more reliable, trustworthy media industry, and to work as a cross-platform media practitioner.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Media & Communication and Creative Writing, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
GSCE English 4/C or above
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 including a minimum of 6 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in speaking and listening |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Media & Communication and Creative Writing, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Spurgeon's College
Spurgeon’s College is a theological school that formally affiliates itself with evangelical Baptism, mainly offering courses related to preparing students for ministry roles in the Church setting. Their campus can be found in the London district of South Norwood, England.
Student composition of Spurgeon's College
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 90
- postgraduates:
- 30
- Total:
- 120
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