Film and English, BA (Hons)

Study Film and English at Southampton to explore storytelling across these art forms. Develop a critical perspective on Hollywood blockbusters, European and world cinema, literature from early poetry to contemporary novels, and films across genres like film noir, horror, science fiction, documentary, and animation. Examine both in interdisciplinary contexts such as performance, music, science, and philosophy.Hone analytical thinking, critical appreciation, and formal techniques for careers in film and media, including criticism, content creation, screenwriting, distribution, festivals, and GLAM roles. Key features include joining the UK's 2nd-ranked Film department for research quality (Complete University Guide 2026), accessing specialist streaming (Box of Broadcasts, BFI Player, Kanopy), an on-campus cinema, Chawton House Library, Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Digital Humanities facilities, and a four-week summer programme at Dongguk University, Seoul. Benefit from expert teaching, small seminars, personal tutors, wellbeing support, and careers advice. This three-year full-time BA at Avenue Campus offers optional year abroad or placement. Visit our course page for details.