BA Journalism, Media & English Literature

The BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and English Literature is a full-time degree program offered by Cardiff University. Across three years of studies, students will examine pivotal texts and forms to gain an insight into various thematic and contextual issues across both literary history and the media environment. Course Content: In year one, students will study core topics introducing them to both journalism and literature. From the second year onwards, modules become more specialized, dealing with different periods of English Literature, from the Renaissance to the present, alongside professional themes in journalism and the cultural and creative industries. Key Modules: Some of the exciting modules include Introduction to Journalism Studies, Understanding Journalism Studies, Introduction to English Literature, Studying English Literature, Professional Writing and Research Techniques, Critical Reading, Interactive and Data Journalism, Arts Reviewing, Literary Theory, and Cinema history and research. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This accreditation is recognized in the media industry and enhances the employability of graduates. Future Careers: Graduates from this program go into a wide range of professions including, but not limited to journalism, publishing, marketing, public relations, and the creative media industries. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.