(Hons) English Language and Media University of Hertfordshire

Overview

On the (Hons) English Language and Media programme from University of Hertfordshire you’ll do this alongside studying one of the top twenty institutions in the country for media, journalism and PR. In your media course, you’ll learn about how to craft media messages, how to write for a variety of different platforms from news sites to scripting videos and you’ll develop a whole range of media related skills ranging from digital to broadcast, alongside studying media research. 

How does how you write impact on the message you send and how can you learn the ways that different forms of media operate and what it takes to join this exciting industry? By choosing both subjects as a combination, you’ll learn about both subjects and how they overlap.

English Language

• You’ll learn from lecturers who specialise in a wide variety of linguistic disciplines. This includes psycholinguistics, bilingualism, and language and gender. They’ll share their expert insight in the study of sound (phonetics) and speech production. The building blocks that make up human communication. 

• Together, you’ll analyse real life data, transcripts and texts to understand the way we see the world. You’ll even observe how our brain processes language using our digital eye tracking suite. You’ll see where people look when reading text and orally communicating with each other.

Media

• Our media course blends practical skills and theory with a strong emphasis on media internationally, particularly as we have partners in Malaysia and Egypt to contribute their views. You’ll gain and overview of media theory and practice in the first year, alongside studying basic journalism to give some practical skills, both examining UK and international trends. 

• You’ll benefit from studying near the vibrant media scene in London. You’ll only be a bus ride away from the Warner Bros and Harry Potter Studios in Watford, too. For the days you don’t feel like venturing too far from campus, you’ll be able to use our very own television, radio and media studios. This will give you the chance to practise real-world skills in a safe and constructive environment.

What's next for my career?

• Employability is central to everything we do. Our graduates have an excellent record of securing roles in a range of industries including the media, publishing, teaching and information management.

• Over the years many of our English Language graduates have gone into teaching or speech and language therapy, as well as translation, publishing, journalism, marketing, law and business. Many go on to higher levels of study, engaging in research in their chosen fields.