English Literature and Media & Communication

English literature and media and communication is a combination that examines how stories, ideas, and information are produced and received through two complementary disciplines. English literature develops your ability to read texts closely across historical periods and forms, engaging with the ideas, values, and aesthetic judgements that shape literary culture. Media and communication examines how information and culture are constructed and circulated through broadcast, print, digital, and social platforms, asking who produces content, for whom, and with what effects.

Together, they give you both the humanistic depth of literary study and the analytical tools to understand the contemporary media landscape.

At Liverpool Hope University, this four-year full-time programme begins with a foundation year that builds your academic and critical skills before you enter the main degree, and the programme also includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities. Liverpool is described as an ideal city to study English literature, with its thriving cultural scene, literary festivals, independent bookshops, and the renowned Central Library. The city's cultural richness provides a living context for both strands of the degree, giving you access to the kinds of literary and media environments that will matter throughout your professional life.

Graduates from English literature and media and communication go on to work in journalism, publishing, broadcasting, content creation, digital marketing, public relations, education, and the arts. The combination of literary critical skills and media understanding is particularly well suited to roles in media production, editorial work, and cultural journalism, as well as in organisations that need to communicate effectively with public and professional audiences. Many graduates pursue postgraduate study in English literature, media studies, journalism, or creative writing, deepening their expertise for academic or professional careers.