BA (Hons) English Literature and Film Studies

This course offers a unique combination of literature and film studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between text and screen. Students will examine the ways in which literature informs filmmaking and vice versa, exploring the creative and cultural implications of these interactions. Through a range of modules, including literary theory, film analysis, and creative writing, students will develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to apply these to the study of both literature and film. The course is taught by expert staff with extensive knowledge of both fields, providing students with a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Additional Information

The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for teaching and research in English Literature and Film Studies, with a range of resources available to support student learning. These include the University's Media Centre, which provides access to state-of-the-art film equipment and editing software, as well as the University Library, which houses a extensive collection of books, journals, and other resources. The course is also supported by a range of guest speakers and workshop leaders from the worlds of literature, film, and publishing.

Discover the Intersections between Text and Screen at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester offers a unique combination of academic rigour and practical, hands-on learning experiences. Students on this course will benefit from the expert teaching and research conducted by the University's staff, as well as the range of resources available to support their studies. The University's location in the heart of the UK also provides easy access to a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, providing students with valuable insights into the world of literature and film.

A joint honor in English Literature and Film Studies enables you to critically examine English Literature in some of its immensely varied contexts alongside developing analytical skills attuned to the diverse medium of film. Studying English Literature at Worcester allows you to develop skills in close and creative reading, theoretical concepts, and a critical awareness of the relationship between texts and their contexts. Film Studies at Worcester introduces you to a wide range of film genres and gives you the ability to understand how we interact, represent our ideas, and tell our stories through a visual medium.

Many English Literature graduates will progress to careers requiring good communication skills such as Public Relations or develop research careers with media or publishing companies. Throughout the English Literature degree, there is a focus on developing employability, including the opportunity to select a work project module and a credited work project module. Students are also strongly encouraged to take up the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.

Film Studies develop student skills in practice-as-research and research-as-practice for a number of culture and media industries including exhibition, distribution, audience-based marketing, journalism, film education, curating, programming, filmmaking, screenwriting, and further academic research.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.