English, Media and Communications with Foundation Year

Are you looking for a course that combines your passion for English literature with the technical skills required to make it in media and communications? This English and media degree course provides you with a range of opportunities to develop your interest in literature, your intellectual abilities and your creative talent. You will study English literature and a media subject that suits your interests, allowing you to develop your specialism in an area of creative practice, such as TV, radio or screenwriting. This approach will combine theoretical understanding with the practical skills that media employers are looking for.

What you'll study On this joint honours English course, you will be given the theoretical, practical and communication skills required to forge a successful career in the media industry. Media and communications influence how we think and the choices we make as individuals. This course will help you view things from a different perspective, giving you scope to question and analyse what you see. The course is designed to give you: • knowledge of forms and genres of English literature from a range of periods • the ability to analyse and interpret complex works of literature and develop your own critical voice • knowledge of the issues and themes in contemporary media • sought-after digital media skills, such as content management, analytics and marketing communications • advanced skills in your chosen area of audio-visual or audio production. You will study a range of classical and contemporary texts in order to develop: • critical thinking skills • methods of analysis and response • the ability to construct complex arguments • advanced conceptual and communication skills. Alongside highly transferable skills from your studies of English, you will gain practical skills such as digital production, post-production and industrial contexts, forms and genres. You will examine a variety of critical perspectives and analytical methods specific to your two areas of study and bridge the gap between them. We will use a range of teaching methods to suit different learning styles, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, guided screenings and workshops. During your second year (Level 5), you will complete a placement related to your core literary interests or in the subject area you are combining with your English degree. This experience will help you develop the confidence and professionalism to thrive in the dynamic media landscape.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.