English Literature and Film, BA (Hons)

On the BA English Literature and Film programme, students explore the interconnected mediums of written works and film, which have profoundly influenced modern culture. This interdisciplinary course involves collaboration between the English Literature and Film, Theatre & Television departments. The English Literature department has a longstanding tradition of studying global authors, including early pioneers in American and Canadian literature like Margaret Atwood, while offering a curriculum rich in contemporary global writing. Meanwhile, the Film, Theatre & Television department leads in film studies within UK higher education, providing a wide array of modules.Core modules for 2025/26, subject to final approval, include Theory and Practice of Writing, Poetry in English, Approaches to Television, Approaches to Film, and Film Forms and Cultures. Note that optional modules may vary based on availability, and full details will be confirmed in summer 2024. For further information, visit the programme page or check the university website for updated course details.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Theory and Practice of Writing Poetry in English Approaches to Television Approaches to Film Film Forms and Cultures The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.