English Literature and Film & Theatre, BA (Hons)

Our BA in English Literature and Film & Theatre invites students to examine the interplay of writing and performance across pages, stages, and screens. Delivered through collaborative efforts between the English Literature and Film, Theatre & Television departments—both renowned leaders in their fields—you will explore a curriculum featuring global contemporary writing, including early studies of American and Canadian authors like Margaret Atwood. The Film, Theatre & Television department continues to innovate in film education with diverse module offerings. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/english-literature-ug/ba-english-literature-and-film-and-theatre.Key modules, provisionally approved for 2025/26, include Theory and Practice of Writing, Poetry in English, Analysing Theatre and Performance, and Approaches to Film. Subject to final university approval and potential changes, optional modules may vary. Additional information on module content will be released in summer 2024; we recommend checking the course page regularly for updates and more on the structure.

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 Analysing Theatre and Performance Approaches to Film 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.