English and Media - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Billingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Billingham
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Class hours
10h
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
The BA (Hons) English and Media course brings together a study of English with Media knowledge, practice and professional development. The course is housed in the School of English, where you will be taught by world-leading academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules in literary studies, linguistics, creative writing and drama. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.
These skills are transferrable to the Media component, where you will be offered a blend of theory and professional studies, helped by strong links with many influential media organisations, regardless of the options you choose.
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The programme focuses on the development of core knowledge and skills for English study, and the Media side of your degree will concentrate on media theory and research, as well as developing your employability through work placements.
Combining the study of literature, language, drama and creative writing from the School of English with the development of skills to become a thinking media worker with the School of Media, you will benefit from subject knowledge and transferable skills from both disciplines.
Through study of English you will develop an ability to work as an independent researcher, to communicate effectively in spoken and written discourse, to critically evaluate the work of others and respond imaginatively to original briefs.
Understanding how language works in practice and how language and literature engage with societies are both vital aspects in understanding how the discipline connects with the wider world, enabling you to focus on the production, interpretation and negotiation of meaning.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 3 A Levels
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Subjects
- Options
- English
- Drama
- Radio
- Cinema
- Writing
- Social Media
- Media
- Psychoanalysis
- Promotional Culture
- Global Quality Television
- DIY Music Cultures
- Journalism Studies
- Television Studies
Course programme
Year One
Researching the Media and Communication (semester one)
40 credits
Professional and Academic Development (semester one)
20 credits
Foundations of Language (semester one)
20 credits
Key Critical Concepts (semester two)
20 credits
Researching the Media and Communication (semester two)
20 credits
In your second semester you will have a choice of one of the following English modules:
Language in Action (semester two)
20 credits
Craft of Writing (semester two)
20 credits
Literature and Conflict (semester two)
20 credits
Modern Drama (semester two)
20 credits
Year Two
Key Critical Traditions (semester one)
20 credits
Media Research 1 (semester one)
20 credits
Professional and Academic Development (semester one)
20 credits
In your second semester you will have a choice of one of the following modules or the Study Abroad module to achieve all of the 60 credits for semester two.
Media Option 1 (semester two)
20 credits
Collaborative Practice (semester two)
20 credits
English Option Module (semester two)
20 credits
Year Three
In your first semester you will study one media module plus a choice of any two English modules:
Media Option 3 (semester one)
20 credits
English Options (semester one)
20 credits
Major Project (semester two)
40 credits
Professional and Academic Development (semester two)
20 credits
English and Media - BA (Hons)