BA Hons Media and English Literature

The BA in English Literature and Media at Swansea University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate course that provides an expansive approach to the study of literature and media. This innovative degree program offers a deep understanding of the connections between literature, culture, media and communication. The course provides in-depth knowledge of the various genres of literature combined with the exploration of media landscape, propagating a wide range of wider career opportunities.Course Content: The course studies a range of topics in English literature from the Renaissance to the present day, along with comprehensive coverage of media studies. Students will gain a historical, philosophical, aesthetic and practical knowledge of both disciplines. English Literature and Media offers a firm foundation with introductions to all the major life-writing forms, from classical times to the present. In addition to this, students can choose a variety of fascinating themes such as Gothic and Genre, Media and Democracy, Screenwriting and more.Key Modules: Core modules include Writing, Research & Communication, Media & Communication Studies, Reading English and Images & Influence. Subsequent specialist modules include: Scripting for TV Drama & Screen, Game Studies, Film & Television: Theoretical Perspectives, What's the Story? Understanding Narrative, and more. Future Careers: The course provides a strong basis for a range of careers such as Journalism, Broadcasting & Media Production, Scriptwriting, Publishing, Marketing & Communications, Public Relations and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: BA in English Literature and Media.