Communications and English BA (Hons)

Communicating via talk, text and media is key to understanding the contemporary world and our place within it. Explore ways in which literary, media and other texts have shaped and continue to shape the fundamental contours of our world.<br/><br/>In the 21st century, as professional work becomes ever more specialised and shaped by the demands of the digital world, there will be a corresponding need for the next generation of graduates to become highly skilled communicators with a capacity to speak and write effectively, eloquently, with cultural sensitivity and technological sophistication – across a range of different media.<br/><br/>The Communications and English degree will address these issues explicitly by developing your knowledge and understanding of the way in which literary, media and other texts have shaped and continue to shape the fundamental contours of our world. You will study English literature in its pasts, presents and futures, explore the globality of English literary texts, as well as develop an understanding of the psychological. sociological, and political dimensions of contemporary communications processes and practices.<br/><br/>With these in focus, the course will offer an interdisciplinary approach to English and Communications in order to analyse and explain the complex interrelations between social, political, institutional and technological dimensions of speech, text and media, with a specific emphasis upon the way that an understanding of these is key to unlocking the employability potential of undergraduates in the Humanities for future, high skilled, professional roles.<br/><br/><strong>Why study Communications and English at NTU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• NTU is <strong>7th in the UK</strong> for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will get the best preparation for your future career through <strong>work-like experiences</strong> that are embedded throughout the length of the course.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The course is fully interdisciplinary – both subjects work together to produce a unified course and a coherent student experience. Interdisciplinary options available in both the second and the final year.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will have the opportunity to create your own pathway through the course, with a <strong>study abroad and extended placement modules available</strong> in the second year.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The course will allow you to develop the knowledge and critical skills that are valued by employers and are required to become an expert practitioner across a range of future professions. <br/><br/>