The best writers engage with the wider world of literature and media culture. Our teaching in Creative Writing emphasises the importance of understanding where your own writing fits within this wider context. You will study texts covering many genres, styles and forms, while on your Media modules you will engage with an even wider variety of texts and cultural productions.
On your Media modules you will explore the history and impact of media and popular culture, but there are also opportunities for creativity. For example, you can work with a graphic designer on a marketing-based module, developing an idea for an app and coming up with a rebranding project. You will learn to analyse media texts in detail, while also considering bigger questions about the evolving media landscape, such as:
- Who holds power in the media
- How the media responds to political and social issues
- How digital culture affects societies and individuals
- How we can ‘de-Westernise’ Media Studies.
When you join us you will become part of the York Centre for Writing. We have strong links with the wider literary and media communities, and you can enhance your learning through regular visits from academic experts, industry professionals and innovators.
In both subjects, there are plenty of events, performances and publications which you can get involved with throughout the year. You can also get involved in the writing, publication and production of our Media magazine, Neutral and our student writing anthology, Beyond the Walls.
If you do not yet meet the minimum requirements for entry straight onto this degree course, or feel you are not quite ready for the transition to Higher Education, this is a great option for you. Passing a foundation year guarantees you a place on this degree course the following academic year.
