BA Hons Media and English

The Media and English BA (Hons) course provided by the University of Derby provides a unique blend of practical, critical, and creative study routes. Students are given the opportunity to tailor their learning towards their career aspirations, be it in media production, public relations, journalism, or teaching, among others.Course Content: This Joint Honours degree allows students to study equal parts of both subjects at each stage, or to specialise more in one subject. Throughout the course, students will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of both subjects, including both traditional and contemporary methods in media and English. They will explore world literatures, global media cultures, digital media, public relations, journalism, and more.Key Modules: The key modules include: Introduction to Media and Society; Aspects of Genre in Film and Television; Introduction to Feature Writing; Creative & Professional Writing - Beginnings; Culture, Identity and English Language Study; and Writing Romance: From Austen to the Internet.Accreditations: The University of Derby is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).Future Careers: Graduates from Media and English have a wide array of career opportunities including in sectors like media production, public relations, journalism, teaching, copywriting, community arts work, administration, among others. The course also equips students with transferable skills necessary in a wide range of professions. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.