Film Studies and English Literature BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Understanding the interplay between the written word and the moving image is key to our world. Combining the study of Film and English will allow you to explore texts you love, as you learn how to analyse and tell stories in written and visual form. You’ll be taught and supported by enthusiastic, internationally renowned professors, researchers, and media practitioners and you’ll work in industry-standard production facilities, as part of the Yorkshire Film and Television School.
You’ll benefit from a wide variety of teaching formats, which alongside lectures, seminars, and workshops, include newsdays, work-based learning and placements, project work, dissertations, one-on-one and group supervision, and digital learning. Developing creative, technical, and analytical skills, you’ll also work on your ability to analyse, research and write persuasively about a rich variety of films, shows and filmmakers. These include the latest superhero blockbusters through to indie movies and YouTube releases.
Key highlights
- Optional placement year extends the degree to four years
- Industry-standard production facilities within the Yorkshire Film and Television School
- Taught by renowned professors, researchers and media practitioners
- Teaching includes newsdays, work-based learning, placements and project work
- Analyse stories in both written and visual form
- Study films from superhero blockbusters to indie movies and YouTube releases
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Film critic
- Journalist
- Content writer
- Film and video editor
- Media researcher
- Publishing assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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