Film and English, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Study Film and English at Southampton and discover how we tell stories across both art forms. You'll learn how to view Hollywood blockbusters, European and world cinema with a critical eye. You can look at literature and films in new contexts, including performance, music, science, philosophy and more.You'll analyse writing from early poetry to the present day novel, and learn how to view films with a critical eye across genres including film noir, horror, science fiction, documentary and animation. You can also look at literature and films in new contexts, including performance, music, science, philosophy and more.Our digital humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. You’ll also benefit from our connections with Chawton House Library and Nuffield Southampton Theatres, giving you access to a collection of rare books and opportunities to join writing workshops

You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of Film and English, and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Some of the modules you may study include World Dramas; Contemporary British Cinema; Environmental Cinema and Media; Film Noir: Exile Filmmakers and 1940s Hollywood; Fantasty Film and Fiction. For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/film-english-degree-ba#modules