BA (Hons) English Literature with Journalism

About This Course

This course allows you to study English Literature with Journalism. As well as the wide selection of literature modules available you will be able to study topics such as broadcast journalism, media ethics and photojournalism.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• You will be taught by staff who are active researchers and are publishing books and articles in the areas you are studying. We have a proven record of research achievement and our members of staff have international reputations in their field.
• Journalism staff have active experience of broadcast and publication journalism and maintain contact with the industry.
• We offer an exceptionally wide choice of English literature modules in a variety of periods, from 700AD to the present.
• We are commited to small-group teaching - the majority of our modules are delivered entirely through weekly seminars or workshops.
• Our Media Centre has the latest computerised digital and technological studios and equipment. We also have a multi-camera TV studio with production gallery, a sound radio studio with self-operating facilities, video editing suites, digital sound editing suites and a number of portable video and sound units for location filming and recording.
• Bangor combines practical instruction with a strong humanities education and is recognised for producing graduates who are able to cope with the many skills now demanded of journalists in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Course Content

You will have about three to four hours' contact time per module per week. You also have the opportunity for hands-on experience in the media centre.

A range of assessment methods are used, varied to suit the type of topic being studied (essays, open and closed book examinations, pre-released examinations, portfolios, projects).

Careers

In a recent Salaries and Vacancies Survey the Association of Graduate Recruiters lisited the top ten skill areas that employers seek right now:

1. Motivation and enthusiasm
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Team working
4. Oral communication
5. Flexibility and adaptability
6. Initiative/productivity
7. Problem solving
8. Planning and organisation
9. Managing own development
10. Written communication.