English Literature

Immerse yourself in classic and contemporary literature, from Chaucer and Shakespeare to twenty-first-century fiction and film adaptations, alongside Drama, Film Studies or Journalism.

On this course, you will discover how texts work and debate literature’s role in society – both now and throughout history - while acquiring the skills to articulate your ideas with confidence and write with fluency and flair. 

You will receive excellent teaching from internationally renowned academics who are supportive and passionate about literature and produce world-leading research in areas ranging from medieval to contemporary literature, language, creative writing and digital humanities. You will also have opportunities to attend talks by visiting writers and internationally-acclaimed guest speakers such as Kate Forsyth, Carol Ann Duffy and Benjamin Zephaniah.

Journalism

Learn the theory and practice behind the fascinating and influential world of journalism, while diversifying your skillset by studying a joint honours course with Creative Writing, English, English Language, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Politics or Media.

Journalism and the media play a vital role in democracy, and this course offers the opportunity to pursue a career that’s not only fast-paced and extremely diverse, but also crucial for informing debate and discussion on a wide range of questions affecting people’s lives.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to DMU’s own student media group Demon Media, with the chance to produce content for multimedia platforms including a magazine, radio station, YouTube channel and website.

Students can study from a range of optional modules including, Journalism Studies, Sports Journalism, Lifestyle Journalism, Court Reporting, Arts and Entertainment and Music Journalism. In your final year, you can choose to complete a dissertation or a major practical journalism project.