A variety of career paths are opened up by this contemporary degree. In contrast to conventional English education, you will study and analyze literary texts in the context of the media and learn to write creatively and competently for a range of audiences. Discover the most recent advancements in digital media and new media storytelling while customizing your degree with the option to study both creative and traditional units.
BU's annual Fresher Writing Prize and New Media Writing Prize competitions are a great way to show off your writing to professionals in the field.
Utilize a four-week or 30-week placement to put theory into practice at businesses like Penguin Books, the BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press, and the Football Foundation.
Your degree, your choice
You’ll be able to choose from our list of units, picking a topic in each year that particularly appeals to you, and curating your own personal journey and skillset. If your passion is creative writing, you’ll get the chance to choose options related to this field, that give you a taste of what writing professionally would be like.