BA (Hons) English and Media (Full Time)
The study of two complementary subjects will demonstrate your breadth of knowledge and skills to future employers.
UCAS codes
2013 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryQP3H
2012 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryQP3H
In my view
“Our teachers are really supportive and they help us develop our own ideas andunderstanding.”
Annie Holland, Student
Career opportunities
Progression could be into a range of career areas requiring good analytical and interpretation skills with high level communication ability. These include journalism, publishing, marketing, advertising and public relations.
Opportunities also exist in written, broadcast and digital media. There is strong competition for employment and many newcomers will start in entry level jobs, often in an assistant role. Relevant work experience is valuable and contacts made can help with accessing employment.
Teaching is another option. Further training is necessary, the most common route being a one year post graduate teaching qualification, but there are also work based opportunities linked to accredited schools.
English and Media graduates have gone on to work in all areas of the media and beyond including:
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TV research
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newspaper and radio journalism
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TV post production/editing
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marketing, PR and advertising
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teaching and education
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writing and publishing
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management and administration
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legal, financial, and sales work
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postgraduate study.
For facts, figures and further details of graduate employability, view the career destinations PDF| for this course.
Course overview
Part of the English programme, this degree takes a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary approach towards the study of English, encouraging students to think in new and imaginative ways about not only fiction, drama, poetry and language, but also media culture.
On this exciting and broad-based degree, you will divide your time equally between the two subjects, combining the academic study of literature, language, media and culture with practical production. You will examine and reflect on the significance of media culture in shaping identity, ideology, representation and politics. You will also be able to combine your media and English interests in a range of theoretical projects and options.
The course features innovative approaches towards the study of literature and is taught by cutting-edge researchers and industry professionals, combining 'real world' vocational training with intellectually stimulating academic study.
There are many opportunities for you to explore your own practical and creative writing interests and take part in study trips nationally and internationally.
Industrial focus
Students are encouraged to put their skills into practice in the workplace by taking placements at media organisations.
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Course content
Year 1
Six core units:
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Cultural Fragments: An Introduction to Literary Studies
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Adapting the Novel
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Making and Reading Poetry
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Media and Cultural Analysis
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Cultural Revolutions
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Writing: Facts and Fictions.
Year 2
Five core units and one option unit:
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Gender Agendas 1 and 2
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Playtexts in Context
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Shakespeare: Script, Stage and Screen
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Europe and Its Others
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Cultures of Consumption
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Media Option.
Year 3
Three core units and two option units:
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Dissertation/Major Project
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Shock Value: Rejecting Realism in 20th Century Literature
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Culture Wars
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English Option
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Media Option.
Why choose this course?
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Combines real world vocational training with intellectually stimulating academic study.
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Crosses boundaries between academic subjects.
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Innovative approaches towards the study of literature, taught by cutting-edge researchers and industry professionals.
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Multiple opportunities for study trips nationally and internationally.
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Plenty of opportunity to explore your own practical and creative writing interests.
Assessment
In addition to traditional essays, examinations, research projects and presentations, you will have opportunities to submit creative writing, journalism, workbooks and portfolios.
Key career skills
Creative thinking, presentation, project management, evaluation and problem solving.
Projects/work experience
In your final year, you will be offered the opportunity of arranging a work experience placement in which you may explore your own career development plans.
Student profile
Anna Newbury
"English and Media is not just about reading and writing essays. It has changed the way I see the world by opening my eyes to things that influence our daily lives. The last few years have boosted my confidence in my own writing style and opened my mind to authors I never would have considered before. It has given me the chance to explore a variety of areas and develop the ones that suit me best to help guide me towards my future goals and career. The tutors offer so much support, not just with work, but university life and I have met people from all walks of life making some of my best friends."