English Language and Journalism

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsEnglish languageJournalism

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Overview

Studying English Language and Journalism in combination develops your linguistic skills and knowledge of communication, contemporary society, and culture. You’ll explore theoretical concepts of language construction and apply them to modern journalistic environments. As you develop a more in depth understanding of how language shapes our worlds, brings thoughts to life and forms our identities, you will shape your own unique journalistic style.

The joint honours course combines lectures and seminars with practical projects, supported by specialist staff with industry experience. Students graduate with a firm understanding of communication valued by employers across a range of industries.

Key features

  • Gain an understanding of how today’s media is consumed, how to produce the right content, and look at law, ethical issues, and the role of journalism in today’s society

  • Excellent work placement opportunities, developed in collaboration with local organisations, including the BBC

  • Students are taught by experienced, trained and practising journalists and also benefit from an exciting programme of guest lecturers from within the industry

  • Clear focus on the socio-cultural aspects of language use and an emphasis on the development of research skills with opportunities to present research outcomes through a student conference in the final year

  • Hands-on approach to the study of the social impact of language using real data

  • Teaching (English as a Foreign Language) practice in small group seminars

  • Integrated Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), enhancing your professional portfolio

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, English language, Journalism
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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