In a media dominated culture, you're never far away from a story. Our course combines traditional English literature study with contemporary media, showing you how society uses narratives to make sense of itself and the wider world, from the 18th century to the modern day.Studying English and media alongside one another will give you a thorough knowledge of how to research, critique and present information, from a gothic novel to a Guardian blog. Exploring the social and historical backgrounds to Shakespeare's plays, Victorian novels, and contemporary literature will also give you an insight into how today's media portray gender, race and class. You'll look at how individuals use new media to form identities and create stories about themselves, and through creative writing you will develop an understanding of what it takes to communicate to different audiences. By undertaking your own audience survey, you'll learn how to carry out consumer research, an ability that will serve you well in your studies and a variety of careers. You'll graduate with a sound theoretical knowledge of these two complementary subjects.

Many of our previous students have set up their own production companies and PR agencies, or are working for the likes of ITV and Channel 4. You can also pursue a career in teaching, journalism, librarianship, marketing and sales. The option to take a two-week work placement during your studies can help you gain real-world experience that can be used to boost your CV. Editor Marketer PR officer.