Before choosing English as a Degree... listen to the song 'What do you do with a BA in English'
I dunno what courses you can take but look at some Media courses, some of my friends are doing 'Media Performance' which is half acting and half behind the camera, another one is doing Film and TV management or something, Edge Hill work close to the BBC and have good contacts, have a look at that!
I have heard Edge Hill has an amazing media facility. Have a look around though...