Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Creative Writing and Media Studies] From Bangor University

This Creative Writing and Media Studies (Hons) offered at the Bangor University degree will equip you with a solid grounding in the practical and critical skills required to make you a sought after professional in these fields. During the three years of this degree, you will have the opportunity to work with staff at Bangor who have a wide range of interests and expertise including poetry, the novel, the short story, documentary and filmmaking, digital communications, electronic publishing, computer games, scriptand screen-writing, and print and broadcast media.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• The School of Creative Studies and Media is unique in its close integration of academic and theoretical approaches with hands-on creative practice. Students in the School have the opportunity at all levels to combine a study of their chosen field with practice-based outcomes such as writing, performance, and media/digital media production.

• The School specialises in a number of key areas: Professional Writing and Journalism; Media and Digital Communication; Film Studies; Performance Studies; Creative and Media Practice. The School has research interests in all areas of Film Studies, with research programmes running in several key areas.

• We have excellent links with theatre companies, newspapers and the television industry.

• Many members of staff in the School are practising professionals and consultants.

• The School has a fully-equipped media centre with editing suites, production studios, media and digital media equipment.

• Bangor is the site for a range of Creative Industries conferences, video conferences and events.

• Sponsorship and scholarship opportunities are available on a competitive basis.

• Final-year projects are often carried out in collaboration with a company and could include working in a team with students from creative arts degree courses.