English, Media and Communications BA (Hons)

Are you looking for a course that combines your passion for English literature with the technical skills required to make it in media and communications? <br/>This English and media degree course provides you with a range of opportunities to develop your interest in literature, your intellectual abilities and your creative talent. <br/>You will study English literature and a media subject that suits your interests, allowing you to develop your specialism in an area of creative practice, such as TV, radio or screenwriting. <br/>This approach will combine theoretical understanding with the practical skills that media employers are looking for.<br/><br/>What youll study<br/>On this joint honours English course, you will be given the theoretical, practical and communication skills required to forge a successful career in the media industry. <br/>Media and communications influence how we think and the choices we make as individuals. This course will help you view things from a different perspective, giving you scope to question and analyse what you see.<br/>The course is designed to give you:<br/>• knowledge of forms and genres of English literature from a range of periods<br/>• the ability to analyse and interpret complex works of literature and develop your own critical voice<br/>• knowledge of the issues and themes in contemporary media<br/>• sought-after digital media skills, such as content management, analytics and marketing communications<br/>• advanced skills in your chosen area of audio-visual or audio production.<br/>You will study a range of classical and contemporary texts in order to develop:<br/>• critical thinking skills<br/>• methods of analysis and response<br/>• the ability to construct complex arguments<br/>• advanced conceptual and communication skills.<br/>Alongside highly transferable skills from your studies of English, you will gain practical skills such as digital production, post-production and industrial contexts, forms and genres. You will examine a variety of critical perspectives and analytical methods specific to your two areas of study and bridge the gap between them.<br/>We will use a range of teaching methods to suit different learning styles, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, guided screenings and workshops.<br/>During your second year (Level 5), you will complete a placement related to your core literary interests or in the subject area you are combining with your English degree. This experience will help you develop the confidence and professionalism to thrive in the dynamic media landscape.

It's not too late to study at a top 30 UK university (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - and at London’s highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2025). <br/><br/>UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.<br/><br/>You'll also be learning in the world's best student city (2025 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!