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
- Theory, Text, Performance
- Researching Media & Culture
- Media & English Dissertation
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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
- Course code:
- P3Q3
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE