BA (Hons) English Literature with Media Studies at University of Portsmouth

Become an expert in reading, analysing and discussing the written works and media that inspire you on this English Literature with Media Studies degree course. Study English and media in a city rich in cultural legacy. Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle called these streets home, and Rudyard Kipling’s work was inspired by his early years in the city.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include ICT Skills; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Introduction to Anthropology; Introduction to Legal Skills, Analysis and Discourse; Introduction to Politics and International Relations; Introduction to Sustainability and the Environment; Introduction to Urban Studies; Legal Ethics; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Body Politics: Desire and Power in Literary History.

Career pathways

A degree in English literature and media is a great foundation for a career in the arts, broadcasting or publishing. Graduate employers also value the sophisticated analytical and presentational skills graduates develop on English and media degrees.

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