First-year student will answer all your questions!

Why didn't you try harder for your A-Levels?

I think you've replied to the wrong thread, mate. XD I didn't even take A-Levels, I wasn't born in the UK!

Do you know anything about Digital Media at Portsmouth at all? I'm hoping to start there doing that course in September! E.g. course content?

Thanks!x

I had an interview on the 22nd, how long do you usually have to wait for a reply?

Hi, I'm having a dilemma and perhaps you could help me out..
I got accepted for Creative Writing & English, but also Creative & Media Writing.

I'm having a very difficult time making up my mind, as I can't quite grasp what difference there is.
I noticed that Creative & Media Writing offers the same units as Creative Writing & English, but besides that also offers more units.
It would only seem logical to pick Creative & Media Writing in that case, but I was also wondering: Does it focus less on English Literature?

I was hoping that you could inform me further about both courses. Do you have any idea what (major) differences there are?
Thank you in advance!

I really wouldn't study at Portsmouth not work the money I dropped out of there, I am now at coventry uni, you get a mac book pro and heavily subsidised trips to places like Berlin, New York and Amsterdam. I am on track for a 1st this is the first year this degree has run. and its brilliant.

Here is a post about my course in particular. To add to that, I'd say the main difference between the two courses is the focus on literature. If you choose C&M, don't expect to do much in that respect: whereas Lit students are required to read and write essays about what they're reading – at least as far as I know – C&M students are strongly advised to read, but it isn't the same thing, as you can clearly tell. We use readings as additional resources and sources of inspiration for our writing, so our approach is rather unconventional in comparison to studying the history of literature; an exception is Contemporary Media Events, a unit that requires you to read some academic texts to use them as research for your essays.

I chose C&M because I thought it would focus more on the media aspect of writing, such as writing for TV, films, magazines, and radio. In fact, it does; I've just picked my optional unit for my second year, when you can really start to narrow your focus on a particular type of writing, and there were no optional units related to literature in the 'traditional' sense.

I hope this helps! I might write a post about the differences between the CW degrees, if you think some more details might be more helpful.

This is very clarifying information, thanks so much! Also, I read your blog. Your writing is very engaging

Here is a post about my course in particular. To add to that, I'd say the main difference between the two courses is the focus on literature. If you choose C&M, don't expect to do much in that respect: whereas Lit students are required to read and write essays about what they're reading – at least as far as I know – C&M students are strongly advised to read, but it isn't the same thing, as you can clearly tell. We use readings as additional resources and sources of inspiration for our writing, so our approach is rather unconventional in comparison to studying the history of literature; an exception is Contemporary Media Events, a unit that requires you to read some academic texts to use them as research for your essays.

I chose C&M because I thought it would focus more on the media aspect of writing, such as writing for TV, films, magazines, and radio. In fact, it does; I've just picked my optional unit for my second year, when you can really start to narrow your focus on a particular type of writing, and there were no optional units related to literature in the 'traditional' sense.

I hope this helps! I might write a post about the differences between the CW degrees, if you think some more details might be more helpful



I have no idea why you are posting this here, mate. It has no relevance to the topic whatsoever.

Hi,

I have been accepted onto the Graphic Design course and I was wondering about what the parking facilities are like?

Thanks,
Sam

Hi I see from your post that you are in Bateson halls of residents. I am considering Bateson but I haven't had the chance to see the accommodation in person. So I was wondering if it has a sink in the room?. Also are there different types of room styles at Bateson? Because from the pictures on the website and some of the picture I've seen online they seem to look different. I just want to know if all the rooms in bateson have the same style/ arrangement. Thanks