BA English and Media Production at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Students combine a wide range of English language and literature modules with practical broadcast and media production, gaining skills in programme making for online and traditional broadcast, live or on location, in front of or behind the camera or microphone, alongside theoretical and critical skills. A work placement module connects students with local production companies in Northern Ireland's creative sector.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: Academic year 2027/28 (UCAS) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

English language and literature modules combined with broadcast and media production modules, including a work placement module.

Career pathways

Northern Ireland has one of the fastest growing creative sectors in the UK; the work placement module links students with local production companies. Graduates may proceed to Masters study in Media and Broadcast, or in English.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including A-level English (AS English at grade A acceptable in lieu). A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts in the portfolio (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level H3 in English. Access Course: average 70% including average 65% in Literature modules. International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6 in English and 5,5 at Higher Level. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 Honours degree. Offers are normally based on three A-levels; candidates are not normally interviewed. Typically five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above including English Language (last year's intake); GCSE English Language grade C/4 required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities