Creative Writing and Film, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Creative Writing and Film enables you to refine your creative writing skills while expanding your film knowledge and analytical abilities. Delivered jointly by the Department of English Literature and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television, the course involves exploring writing in small peer groups, examining film as entertainment, theory, and art, and developing practical filmmaking skills. The interplay between creative writing and film analysis strengthens your narrative craft, with optional hands-on activities enhancing character development and storytelling.Sample modules include Introduction to Creative Writing, Approaches to Film, Contemporary Fiction, Film Forms and Cultures, Creative Research Project, and Advanced Scriptwriting. These are subject to final approval and availability for 2025/26; please refer to the university website for updated 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. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Introduction to Creative Writing

• Approaches to Film

• Contemporary Fiction

• Film Forms and Cultures

• Creative Research Project

• Advanced Scriptwriting.

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.