Media and film studies

Longform Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing

Module code: P3223
Level 6
30 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework

You explore and engage with different examples of long-form journalism and non-fiction writing.

You will apply your knowledge and understanding of creative writing to carry out a writing project. This will be in the form of a portfolio of long-form journalism and/or non-fiction writing.

You will also analyse and evaluate longer forms of journalism and a range of non-fiction writing. Alongside this, you will critically reflect on your own writing practice.

Module learning outcomes

• Apply knowledge and understanding of creative writing to examples of longform journalism and non-fiction writing.
• Critically analyse and evaluate a range of longform journalism and non-fiction texts.
• Initiate and carry out a writing project in longform journalism and/or non-fiction writing.
• Communicate information and ideas to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Critically evaluate their understanding of longform journalism and non-fiction writing and reflect on their own writing practice.