English Literature and Film, BA (Hons)

This English Literature and Film degree offers an engaging programme led by experienced tutors with diverse expertise. Students can customise their studies to align with personal interests in a wide array of writers, movements, and global cinema, while developing critical skills, cultural awareness, and employable abilities through field trips and volunteering opportunities. The course examines the interplay between literature and film, fostering interdisciplinary analysis of texts in historical, cultural, political, and social contexts.Over three years, participants build foundational skills in Year 1 via core modules like Introduction to English Studies and Film Criticism. Year 2 explores literary adaptations and optional topics such as Shakespeare and Classical Hollywood Cinema, while Year 3 allows selection of specialised modules in areas like Gothic Film and Renaissance Poetry, culminating in a dissertation. Graduates gain transferable skills in analysis, research, and communication, leading to careers in film, media, journalism, education, and publishing.