30Nov
UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Understand the relationship between English literature and modern media, from The Globe to the global. In today's media-saturated culture you’re never far from a story. As part of your course, you’ll:
- Understand the connections between the study of media and the study of English literature
- Evaluate a range of literary and media texts, forms and styles to learn how society uses narratives from the 18th Century to the modern day to make sense of itself and the wider world
- See how an interdisciplinary approach can offer fresh critical insights into contemporary issues like Black Lives Matter, poverty, climate change and Covid-19
- Identify and use research methods and analytical skills that are transferable to a range of graduate-level careers
- Graduate with a truly relevant degree and a real insight into how media and literature inform the cultures and societies we live in today
- Learn from tutors who have extensive industry experience and connections
- Benefit from access to guest lecturers, media professionals, published authors and expert researchers
- Combine academic study with employment skills training
- Explore English literature alongside cutting-edge media
- Leeds has a thriving creative and cultural sector
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Contemporary Literary Studies
- Understanding Social Media
- Media Interactions
- Poetry
- Cinematic Identities
- The Novel
- Media Theory
- Researching Media & Culture
- In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list
- Media & English Dissertation
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE