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Media and English

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

104

Minimum 64 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

About this course


This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

6 years | Part-time | 2024

Subject

English literature

**Understand the relationship between English literature and modern media, from The Globe to the global.**

In today's media-saturated culture you’re never far from a story.

As part of your course, you’ll:

- Understand the connections between the study of media and the study of English literature

- Evaluate a range of literary and media texts, forms and styles to learn how society uses narratives from the 18th Century to the modern day to make sense of itself and the wider world

- See how an interdisciplinary approach can offer fresh critical insights into contemporary issues like Black Lives Matter, poverty, climate change and Covid-19

- Identify and use research methods and analytical skills that are transferable to a range of graduate-level careers

- Graduate with a truly relevant degree and a real insight into how media and literature inform the cultures and societies we live in today

We celebrate students and staff with a true passion for the arts and humanities.

Through inspired teaching and intellectual debate, day-to-day interaction with award-winning authors, a rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers, we’ll nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking.

We’ll open your mind to the wide range of opportunities to pursue a career you love, be it anything from writing and teaching, journalism and copywriting, business and marketing, to research and publishing.

Our research and teaching explore a diverse range of topics, from beauty Influencers and online racism in football to feminist dystopian novels and 21st-century literary genres. We're also very hands-on: from regular conferences, seminars and events organised by our Centre for Culture and the Arts, to collaborations with institutes and cultural organisations.

**Why study Media and English at Leeds Beckett University...**

- Learn from tutors who have extensive industry experience and connections

- Benefit from access to guest lecturers, media professionals, published authors and expert researchers

- Combine academic study with employment skills training

- Explore English literature alongside cutting-edge media

- Leeds has a thriving creative and cultural sector

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Contemporary Literary Studies
- Understanding Social Media
- Media Interactions
- Poetry
- Cinematic Identities
- The Novel

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Theory, Text, Performance
- Researching Media & Culture
- In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Media & English Dissertation
- In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

City CampusC

Department:

Cultural Studies and Humanities

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

98%
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How do students rate their degree experience?

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Teaching and learning

95%
Staff make the subject interesting
100%
Staff are good at explaining things
90%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
87%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

87%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
72%
Course specific equipment and facilities
84%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
28%
Male students
72%
Female students
90%
2:1 or above
5%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B

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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

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Average annual salary
93%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

29%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
11%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
10%
Other elementary services occupations

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

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