Media and English with Foundation Year

You will typically take three modules each semester. Modules usually entail between two and three hours classroom-based teaching, with supplementary online tasks when appropriate. Teaching takes a variety of forms including lectures, interactive seminars and workshops. All staff members are available for one-to one tutorials to ensure that your studies are on track. Most modules will also involve some specified independent tasks and/or set readings. You will also be expected to engage in independent self-directed study.

There is a wide range of module choices on the BA (Hons) English and Media Degree. For example:
• In the first year module Media, Culture and Society you will explores the ways in which the media influences other aspects of culture and society,.
• In the second year module Media Communication and Ethics you will engage with many of the current controversial media issues such as privacy and cyber-bullying.
• In the third year module Persuasion and Influence you will explore the power of the media, and in particular the nature of propaganda and advertising. In your final year you will also be expected to undertake an independent research project, on a topic that is of particular interest to you.

Opportunities
• Visits to various places, such as the set of Coronation Street may be organised.
• Visiting speakers from the media industries are also arranged, providing you with the opportunity to hear about the latest developments and issues from the media professional’s perspective.
• There are various opportunities for work placements, which will enhance your CV and employability on graduation.
• There is a great deal of study skills support if you require guidance on essay writing skills, referencing, oral presentations etc.

Why not check out what our students got up to for their final projects at our annual Degree Show 2018