BA (Hons) English Literature and Media & Culture

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between literature and media, with a focus on the ways in which texts are created, disseminated, and received. Students will examine the cultural, historical, and social contexts that shape literary works and media content, as well as the impact of these works on contemporary society. The course will also provide opportunities for students to develop their critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing them for a range of careers in fields such as publishing, journalism, marketing, and teaching.

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This course is ideal for students who are passionate about literature and media, and want to gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which these fields intersect. The course will provide students with a range of skills and knowledge that can be applied to a variety of careers, including publishing, journalism, marketing, and teaching.

Discover the Intersections of Literature and Media at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is a dynamic and innovative institution that offers a supportive learning environment and a wide range of academic resources. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated media center and a comprehensive library collection. Additionally, the university has strong industry connections, providing students with opportunities for internships and other work experiences.

Studied in combination, these subject areas enable you to study English literature in the varied contexts of its products alongside the media forms and phenomena that shape and reflect contemporary society. English Literature at Worcester will introduce you to cutting-edge thinking in spheres as diverse as Shakespeare in performance, children's literature, contemporary American writing, and ecocriticism. Media & Culture examines how the media, TV, and digital communication shape society, its values, and politics €“ and, as a result, identity and human experience.

Graduates of Media & Culture courses work in a wide range of careers to which communication skills are central, including marketing and public relations, publishing, media and journalism, business and industry, charities, and public administration. Furthermore, in a ‘media society’, where an understanding of how to communicate is all-important, graduates of media and cultural studies courses now work in a wide range of other industries and are involved in designing websites, writing publicity and press material, and running media training. With employment sectors including marketing, public relations, event management, teaching, business, and the public sector, it is perhaps unsurprising that 'Media Studies' is now identified as one of the top ten degree subjects for producing employable graduates.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.