Communications and English BA (Hons)

Joint Honours degrees give you the maximum flexibility to study subject areas that genuinely interest you. You’ll be able to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. If you have a keen interest in English, culture, communication and society then this joint honours degree will offer you a unique perspective of these elements throughout the ages. Youll be encouraged to examine how our societies, communicative methods, technologies and personalities are constantly undergoing transformations. English at NTU allows you to explore literary texts from the traditional to the contemporary. <br/><br/>ENGLISH at NTU offers students the opportunity to study literature from the Renaissance period right through to the 21st Century as well as delving into creative and professional writing. Youll gain expert teaching from our award winning writers and researchers who will introduce you to a selection of exciting texts and support you to secure projects, volunteering and work placements to advance your career. 97% of our joint honours English undergraduates are in work or further study within just six months of finishing their degree (DLHE 2016/17). <br/><br/>COMMUNICATION & SOCIETY will allow you to examine the rapidly changing transformations of society, people and technologies through the use of theoretical and practical aspects of communication. Youll also examine the evolving media through which communication takes place. The course aims to challenge many core assumptions about human identity and the vitality of social communication. This will help you to understand the relevance of communication and how various cultures and societies use it. Many of our recent graduates are working in; journalism, teaching, marketing, finance and social work.

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