Media and English Literature Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Media and English Literature programme at Aberystwyth University provides a multidisciplinary foundation in the evolution of literary texts and the mechanics of modern media systems. Students engage with a diverse curriculum that spans from early medieval works to contemporary digital culture, examining how content is produced and consumed in a globalised society.

Why Media and English Literature at Aberystwyth University?

Students benefit from the university's unique proximity to the National Library of Wales, a copyright library housing the National Sound and Screen Archive. The Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies maintains strong industry links with major broadcasters like BBC Wales, which operates a regional office directly within the department. Facilities include a dedicated digital media PC lab, high-definition television studios, and editing suites designed to mirror professional industry standards. Additionally, final-year students participate in a bespoke writing retreat in a rural Mid-Wales setting to focus on their dissertations and creative projects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a blend of theoretical lectures and practical workshops. Modules may include:

• Ancestral Voices
• Critical Practice
• Studying Communication
• Studying Media
• Literary Theory
• Digital Culture
• Media, Politics and Power
• Gender and the Media
• Media Law and Regulation

Careers with Media and English Literature

Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of roles within the creative and communications industries. Former students have successfully secured positions in broadcasting media, marketing, and public relations. Specific career paths include work as producers, directors, camera operators, and floor managers. The analytical and expressive skills gained also support professional routes in education, media planning, and independent research. The university enhances employability through guest speaker sessions and opportunities for work experience with organisations such as the Fiction Factory and Boom Pictures.