Why is the bridge on smaller spacecraft at the front but not in bigger vessels?

In most sci-fi (graphic) novels and films, they often depict the design of the cockpit or captain's bridge in a rather unusual way. A smaller ship such as a fighter or a transport ship usually comes with a bridge near the nose of the spacecraft, while a larger ship such as a battleship or destroyer comes with a bridge located near the rear. Is there any basis for the bizarre (inconsistent) design, or simply is it just copycatting by younger laid-back writers?

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Why is the bridge on smaller spacecraft at the front but not in bigger vessels?

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