English, Media and Cultural Studies (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

Through gathering expertise in critical appraisal, analysis of case studies and independent study, the students of the English, Media and Cultural Studies (Hons) course at  Liverpool John Moores University will learn to communicate effectively in interpersonal, formal and digital environments.

You will achieve this through the study of media institutions, publishing and journalism, as well as forms of applied communication in practical areas including, public relations, social marketing, fiction, documentary, video games, magazines and new media. You will also examine cultural trends and practices, including popular music, youth culture, world literature, neo-Victorianism, social media, travel, and fashion. Your study of literature will be defined by an eclectic choice of texts, from the classics to popular fiction.

Employability

The career paths followed by our graduates are varied in nature.

Alumni can be found working in advertising, marketing, public relations, museums, arts administration, media production, the publishing industry, retail, leisure and charitable organization management, educational administration, accountancy, the social services, teaching and the Civil Service.