About English And Media And Communications BA (hons) in University of West London

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? 

This innovative English and media course provides you with a range of opportunities to develop your interest in literature, your intellectual abilities and your creative talent. 

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. This approach will combine theoretical understanding with the practical skills that media employers are looking for.

On this joint honours course you will be given the theoretical, practical and communication skills required to forge a successful career in the media industry. 

Media and Communications influences how we think and the choices we make as individuals. This course will help you see things from a different perspective, giving you scope to question and analyse what you see.

The course is designed to give you:

• knowledge of forms and genres of English literature from a range of periods
• the ability to analyse and interpret complex works of literature and develop your own critical voice
• knowledge of the issues and themes in contemporary media
• sought-after digital media skills, such as content management, analytics and marketing communications
• advanced skills in your chosen area of audio-visual or audio production.

You will study a range of classical and contemporary texts in order to develop:

• critical thinking skills
• methods of analysis and response
• the ability to construct complex arguments
• advanced conceptual and communication skills.

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 bridging the gap between them.

We will use a range of teaching methods to suit different learning styles, including:

• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• guided screenings
• workshops.

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.Overview

• You will choose one audio and one audio-visual module at Level 4 

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You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 6.0 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). 

Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on an undergraduate degree:

•    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (From a minimum 25 points depending on course)
•    British/ International A Levels (From a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points depending on course)
•    Indian Standard 12/HSC (minimum average of 55% depending on exam board)
•    Second and final year entry on a bachelor's degree may be available for those with a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the UK with a merit profile
•    A recognised foundation course

University of West London Highlights

University of West London Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance for international students at the College of North Atlantic is mentioned-below:

Program Fees