English Language in the Media

Would you like to focus on how language is used in historical, contemporary, and emerging forms of media? this degree scheme will allow you to analyse how language is used in newspapers, on websites, blogs, and social media, and how language differs depending on both the medium and genre. . you will begin your academic career with us on the core english language module. how do you describe the english language in terms of its grammatical and sound systems? how does it function in different contexts? how does language interact with society? as well as exploring these questions, you will explore newer and emerging fields such as conversation analysis, corporate communication, and corpus linguistics. you also take two other subjects to complement your major. english language and linguistics are popular choices, but you could select subjects from other related disciplines.

Placements team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective cvs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. in addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself in a professional manner to employers. this optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments. the university will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies. placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: -12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

An english language in the media degree is particularly good preparation for careers in the media such as journalism, publishing, broadcasting, and radio. language study is not just about facts, but learning a range of skills in data management and analysis, the evaluation of evidence, and the synthesis and presentation of results. these are the kinds of skills that today’s employers value. other jobs that our graduates are interested in include: speech and language therapy teaching (primary, secondary, and english as a foreign language abroad) speech technology public relations management some of our graduates continue their studies at lancaster or other institutions and undertake postgraduate studies or professional training in the field of languages or linguistics. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: