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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth , Wales ,United Kingdom

BA Media and Creative Writing

The BA in Media and Creative Writing and Aberystwyth University enables you to learn the strategic and structural components of the media industry while at the same time pursuing, improving and developing your creative writing skills. The Creative Writing component of this degree will enable you to focus on the craft of writing, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screen plays and more. You will also develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for a career in a broad array of creative industry. In addition, the Media component of this course will provide you the opportunity to widen your knowledge and explore who controls and owns our media, how content is produced and what kind of impact the media has on the audiences. The Media and Creative Writing degree scheme will provide you with a solid foundation to develop your powers of expression, hone your critical thinking and establish specialist knowledge and research skills.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Careers Service provides an excellent and supportive service which empowers individual students and graduates to realise their aspirations, make informed life choices and achieve their potential.

Our services to employers provide a direct link to students and graduates to support talent spotting, recruitment and business development opportunities.

The Careers Service is here to help you understand how you can make your university degree, and all the experiences open to you whilst at University, count towards your future career.

Our experienced and professionally qualified staff will help you

  • identify and source useful work experience options
  • recognise the skills your university degree gives you that are valuable to employers
  • plan your possible future career path(s)
  • support you as you make applications to employers
  • assess whether PG study will suit you and help progress your career
  • understand how to set up your own business and begin planning
  • link with employers, alumni and professional bodies to progress your career plans

Offering services on-line, on a one-to-one basis, and through webinars and events we are looking forward to helping you with all aspects of your career journey and your future success.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic:

Standard XII Certificate from recognised central or state board:75 % in year XII Std.

Some courses may have subject specific requirements in addition to the above

English Language:

IELTS Score of at least 6.0 - 6.5 depending on course requirements and level.

OR

70% in English at Year XII std level.

Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-26

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall