English and Film
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
From the written word to the silver screen, this joint honours course explores the middle ground between two of the world’s most important storytelling forms. It is a fascinating combination of English literature, with its centuries-old roots, and the relative modernity of cinematic studies. Taught by staff in a friendly, supportive and intellectually challenging environment, you'll study English literature in all its major forms - prose, poetry and drama - and cinema, in its large and small screen incarnations.
The film modules are grounded in close textual interpretation and the analysis of
Key highlights
- Joint honours combining English literature with film and screen studies
- Covers literature in all major forms: prose, poetry and drama
- Explores cinema on both the large and small screen
- Film modules grounded in close textual interpretation
- Optional placement year or study abroad year available
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Copywriter
- Editorial assistant
- Film and television researcher
- Marketing executive
- Secondary school English teacher (with PGCE)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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