Media & English
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Unveil the power of storytelling across media and literature with Goldsmiths, University of London’s BA in Media & English. This three-year, full-time program equips you with a critical understanding of both traditional literature and contemporary media. Develop your analytical skills and creative voice to become a versatile communicator in today’s dynamic media landscape.
Unite Media and Literature: Explore the complex relationship between literature and various media forms like film, television, digital media, and advertising. Analyze how stories are told, adapted, and consumed across different platforms.
Develop Critical Thinking: Hone your ability to analyze and interpret literary and media texts. Learn to identify underlying themes, deconstruct narratives, and consider the cultural and social context of media productions.
Refine Your Writing Skills: Master the art of clear and persuasive writing, developing your skills in creative writing, scriptwriting, analysis, and critical essays.
Embrace Creative Exploration: Explore diverse creative writing genres like short stories, screenplays, and radio plays. Cultivate your voice and develop the skills to craft compelling narratives.
Gain Media Literacy: Understand the production, circulation, and impact of media in contemporary society. Explore media theory, emerging technologies, and the evolving media landscape.
Project-Based Learning: Develop your critical and creative abilities through engaging projects that combine media and literature. Analyze media texts, create your own media pieces, and gain valuable experience in both written and visual storytelling.
Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in various media and communication fields. Learn about media research, content creation, copywriting, editing, and potential careers in publishing, journalism, advertising, or the creative industries.
Graduates emerge as versatile media and English specialists prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Journalism (print, online, broadcast)
- Publishing (editing, copywriting)
- Content creation (social media, digital marketing)
- Advertising and public relations
- Media research and analysis
- Scriptwriting and creative writing
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The normal closing date is 26 January, but some courses will accept applications until 30 June. You are advised to apply as early as possible as courses have limited places.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,750.
Admissions Requirements
A high school diploma with a GPA 3.3 or higher (unweighted) with grades of A and B in honours or advanced-level courses, advanced placement (AP) classes, HL/SL IB certificates, or dual enrollment within the context of your high school’s curriculum.
A high school diploma with a GPA 3.0 or higher (unweighted) plus one of the following:
ACT with a composite score of 26,
or two advanced placement (AP) tests with a score of 3 or higher,
or SAT 1240 overall (with a minimum of 580 in Math and 620 in Evidence-based Reading and Writing)
As the course demands significant amounts of writing, it's important that you are able to cope with the rigours of the course. You may be asked for examples of written work and called to interview.
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London
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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