BA (Hons) English Language with Media Communication at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA English Language with Media Communication explores the structure and use of the English language alongside the role of media in shaping communication, culture, politics and business, delivered across several departments.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of the Human Speech System, Words and Sentences, Introduction to the Study of Language, Foundations of Sociolinguistics, Media, Culture and Society, English Language in the Media, Mass Media and Modern Life, Digital Society, English in the British Isles, English Around the World and a Linguistics project.

Career pathways

Media and journalism, marketing and public relations, publishing and content creation, business communications, and public sector and policy roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB 29 points or 112 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and other tariff-bearing qualifications accepted (acceptability of some non A-level qualifications depends on subject and units taken). Contextual offer: 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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