Media and English | BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

Course Details

From The Globe to the global. In today's media-saturated culture you are never far away from a story. Understand the relationship between English literature and modern media by exploring the social and historical backgrounds of Shakespeare's plays, Victorian novels and contemporary literature.

Learn how society uses narratives from the 18th Century to the modern day to make sense of itself and the wider world.

Graduate with a truly relevant degree and a real insight into how today's media represents gender, race and class. 

Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: 38% of our research was judged to be world leading or internationally excellent in the Communication, Culture and Media Studies, Library and Information Management unit.

“This course was the right decision for me because I was able to read and study novels, which has always been a passion for me, but also explore skills with TV, radio and magazines etc. I wanted to make sure that I would have options for my future, and this course allowed me to study two subjects that I love and to make sure I will have a choice of career paths too.”

Ellie Durrant, current student on BA (Hons) English & Media

Course Benefits

We celebrate students and staff with a true passion for the Arts and Humanities.

Through inspired teaching and intellectual debate, plus day to day interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights, a rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers, we will nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking.

Then we will open your mind to the wide range of opportunities to pursue a career you love, be it anything from writing and teaching, through journalism and copywriting, business and marketing, to research and publishing.

Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city,surrounded by over 18 museums, 10 art galleries, 17 theatres, 4 film production companies and 3 recording studios (plus the odd bar, restaurant and club!). We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

Our research and teaching explore a diversity of topics, from South Africa under Apartheid to the cultural impact of the LGBTQ community and from on-line racism in football to 21st century genres. We're also very hands-on: from regular conferences, seminars and events organised by our Centre for Culture and the Arts, to collaborations with institutes and cultural organisations.

Take a look at the opportunities we provide to study abroad.