BA Hons English and Media

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Nottingham Trent University

Program Overview

Nottingham Trent University offers a BA (Hons) English and Media degree program that integrates the study of literature, language, and media within a creative and innovative environment. The program is designed to foster your critical, communication, and media landscape appreciation of modern media spaces and classic and contemporary English texts. It develops students with multiple career opportunities in the media, publishing, journalism, creative industries, education, and numerous other fields through the integration of theoretical study and practical media ability.

Curriculum Design:
The course provides a well-rounded academic experience through:

  • Core English Modules: Learning literary history, cultural theory, creative writing, and textual analysis of texts across periods and genres.

  • Media Studies: Studying media theory, digital production, journalism, television and film studies, and new media practices.

  • Practical Workshops: Practice through direct experience in media production, video editing, digital storytelling, and content creation to develop skills applicable outside the academy.

  • Research and Dissertation: An independent research piece of work that allows you to investigate topics of your own specific interest under academic supervision.

Campus Location:
Nottingham Trent University City Campus has the latest facilities including specialist media laboratories, edit suites, and extensive library provision. Its city-centre campus in Nottingham places students at the heart of vibrant cultural settings and media industry contacts.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Nottingham Trent University strongly emphasizes practical, real-world experience:

Work Internships and Placements: The students traditionally make use of placements with media organizations, publishers, and creative enterprises, accruing industry experience and networks.

  • Live Projects: Opportunities to work on real media campaigns, student publications, or co-branded schemes with external partners.

  • Student Media: Contributing mainly to NTU's student newspaper, radio, and television stations, with direct experience in content creation and production.

  • Industry Events and Guest Lectures: There are regular workshops with media industry experts to help connect theory with current industry practice and trends.

  • Study Abroad: Schemes to gain international experience through exchange or short-term study opportunities, broadening your cultural and media knowledge.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Nottingham Trent University makes your career path excellent:

  • Careers and Employability Service: Provides one-to-one career advice, CV writing sessions, interview technique, and use of careers fairs.

  • Alumni Career Path: Alumni have pursued careers in a broad range of industries including journalism, media production, public relations, marketing, education, and creative writing.

  • Postgraduate Study: Postgraduate study is possible for further education by means of MA degrees in areas like Creative Writing, Media and Communication, or Digital Media.

Employability:
Graduates of this program are highly placed to join a competitive job market and are valued for their sharp analytical minds, media literacy, and lateral thinking. They find themselves working in careers in media companies, publishing companies, ad agencies, PR agencies, or freelance writers and content providers.

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Program Key Stats

£17,500
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BBC
3.0
28 - 30
65

1090
26
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • journalism
  • media production
  • publishing
  • public relations
  • marketing
  • content creation
  • copywriting
  • digital media management
  • advertising
  • teaching
  • scriptwriting
  • social media management
  • communications officer
  • editorial assistant
  • creative writing
  • event management
  • and broadcasting

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