BA English Language with Media Communication

The BA (Hons) English Language with Media Communication at the University of Essex is an innovative undergraduate program tailored for those interested in exploring the relationship between language, society and media. The course allows you to develop critical analytic skills, a deep understanding of how language works and how it’s used in the media, and the ability to apply this knowledge in different contexts.Course Content: The course brings together elements of English language, linguistics and media communication. It deals with various aspects of language usage, with a specific focus on its application in different media. Additionally, it covers functional areas of communication like public relations, advertising, journalism and broadcast. The course is designed to equip students with critical analytical skills; the ability to grapple with linguistic data; a solid grasp of the notions of genre, register, and style; an understanding of the nature of language and communication, and an understanding of the social functions of language.Key Modules: Core modules of the course include Introduction to English Language and Linguistics, Research Solutions for the Media Industry, Media Psychology, Introduction to Human Communication, Writing Democracy: Social and Political Journalism, Media Genres and Society and many others.Future Careers: This course opens up a wide array of career paths for students in areas such as publishing, teaching, journalism, public relations, marketing, corporate communication and human resources, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.