Does language in the media affect people’s opinions and actions? How is language used in social and traditional media for politics, art, and business communication? What does the language used in the media tell us about English-speaking societies?
This course explores the structure and use of the English language as well as how Media is used to communicate, from the perspectives of both businesses and politicians and also in every day society.
During your studies you explore topics such as:
- propaganda in film and literature
- how langu...
Does language in the media affect people’s opinions and actions? How is language used in social and traditional media for politics, art, and business communication? What does the language used in the media tell us about English-speaking societies?<br/><br/>This course explores the structure and use of the English language as well as how Media is used to communicate, from the perspectives of both businesses and politicians and also in every day society.<br/><br/>During your studies you explore topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- propaganda in film and literature<br/><br/><br/>- how language is used in conversation<br/><br/><br/>- the role of new media in shaping mass culture<br/><br/><br/>- how the media is used for marketing purposes<br/><br/><br/>This unique combination of studying English language and Media communication provides an interesting curriculum and the broad range of areas covered opens many doors, giving you an edge in the global job market.<br/><br/>This course is taught within our Department of Language and Linguistics. We are ranked 13th in the UK for Linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).<br/><br/>The collaborating departments on this course stand out for their excellence in their respective fields. Essex Business School is an international community of researchers, students and entrepreneurs. You learn from world-leading academics and practitioners, solving real-world business challenges.<br/><br/>The Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies is an interdisciplinary department with expertise in English literature, drama, creative writing, journalism, film and screen media. It has an international reputation for research quality and teaching, with excellent scores for student satisfaction and graduate prospects.<br/><br/>The Department of Government is a world leader in political sciences and among the top 30 Politics departments according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).<br/><br/>The Department of Sociology was rated top 25 for Sociology (TGUG 2018) and is ranked 7th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Colchester Campus
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Course Code
QP12
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,B Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £19,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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