BA (Hons) Media and English at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Contemporary Literary Studies (English), Understanding Social Media (Media), Connecting with Audiences (Media), Poetry (English), Cinematic Identities: Class, Gender & Race (Media), The Novel (English). Year 2 core modules: Media Theory (Media), Exploring Social Research (Media). Year 2 options include The 18th Century: Revolutions in Writing (English), The 20th Century: Alienation & Dystopia (English), Black British Culture (English), Media Professionals' Workshop (Media), Professional Project Workshop (Interdisciplinary), 19th-Century Contexts (English). Year 3 core modules: Dissertation (Interdisciplinary). Year 3 options include Digital Media & Culture, Human Obsolescence, Lifestyle, Media, Identity, Media Celebrity & Film Stardom, Mediating Modernities: Visual Culture & Urban Space c. 1850-1989, Music & the Digital.

Career pathways

With developed skills in critical thinking, verbal and written communication, teamwork, research and analysis, you’ll be prepared to enter a huge range of graduate careers, from social media marketing and sales to publishing, journalism and PR. Your ability to work well with others and to manage your development will prepare you to succeed in your chosen area.

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Entry requirements

104-112 points required UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required. (Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Media+and+English&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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