Overview

Through the English Literature with Media Studies (Hons) degree offered at University of Portsmouth you’ll emerge with a skill set that’s sought after in careers in the arts, publishing and media. The critical thinking, reading and analytical abilities you'll develop will also set you up for postgraduate study or roles in areas like teaching and politics.

Career opportunities:

A degree in English literature and media is a great foundation for a career in the arts, broadcasting or publishing.

Graduate employers also value the sophisticated analytical and presentational skills graduates develop on English and media degrees.

After the course, you could work in areas such as:

advertising
journalism
arts and media
public relations
copywriting
teaching and research

You could also study at postgraduate level.

Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job or course that puts your skills to work. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to five years as you advance in your career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Body Politics
Global Identities
Popular Culture
The Short Story: Murder, Madness and Experimentation
Unpacking Texts

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 345 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels - BBB-BCC
UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 24

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10500 GBP / year

≈ 10500 GBP / year

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International and EU course fees will be confirmed soon on the University’s website.

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Portsmouth

Funding

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