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- English Language with Media Communication BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Does language in the media affect people’s opinions and actions? How is language used in social and traditional media for politics, art, and business communication? What does the language used in the media tell us about English-speaking societies?This course explores the structure and use of the English language as well as how Media is used to communicate, from the perspectives of both businesses and politicians and also in every day society.During your studies you explore topics such as:- propaganda in film and literature- how language is used in conversation- the role of new media in shaping mass culture- how the media is used for marketing purposesThis unique combination of studying English language and Media communication provides an interesting curriculum and the broad range of areas covered opens many doors, giving you an edge in the global job market.This course is taught within our Department of Language and Linguistics. We are ranked 13th in the UK for Linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).The collaborating departments on this course stand out for their excellence in their respective fields. Essex Business School is an international community of researchers, students and entrepreneurs. You learn from world-leading academics and practitioners, solving real-world business challenges.The Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies is an interdisciplinary department with expertise in English literature, drama, creative writing, journalism, film and screen media. It has an international reputation for research quality and teaching, with excellent scores for student satisfaction and graduate prospects.The Department of Government is a world leader in political sciences and among the top 30 Politics departments according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).The Department of Sociology was rated top 25 for Sociology (TGUG 2018) and is ranked 7th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BBB
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
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University League Table
32nd
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
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Subject ranking
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65th out of 97
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%38th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.79 76%69th
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Entry standards
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/ Max 10066.0 66%46th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.94 79%61st
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