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University of Bedfordshire

Luton , England ,United Kingdom

Writing for Media BA (Hons)

This course is designed to provide you with the chance to develop strong written communication skills underpinned by a diverse technical skillset in image, sound and multimedia that will meet the requirements of the evolving creative industries. It will offer you the opportunity to write in different genres and formats for diverse media such as radio, television, as well as digital and the print press.

Students will be able to produce a portfolio of writing as well as media, and to specialise in their final year through their special project.

Strong communication skills and technical knowledge are in demand in the creative industries, which range from small start-ups which require agile and flexible workers, to larger companies which communicate to their audiences through a range of platforms, diversify you career options.

Campus Information

Luton

Our Luton campus is located right in the heart of the town centre boasting our brand-new STEM Building, seven-storey Library and Postgraduate & CPD Centre, as well as an array of fantastic modern facilities to support each of the courses on offer.

Intakes

  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

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

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

The normal entry requirements for postgraduate degrees are a good honours degree in an appropriate subject from a recognised university.

We may also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with substantial related work experience.

Applicants who not have English as a first language will be required to demonstrate they have the correct level of English for their course.

India

  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • Year 12 (55% overall, 70% English to waive IELTS)
  • A recognized Foundation degree

Bangladesh

  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • A recognized Foundation degree

Sri Lanka

  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • A recognized Foundation degree

Nepal

  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • A recognized Foundation degree