Creative Writing and Film Studies

Set the narrative on your creative career, turning your passion for writing and film into in-demand skills for the modern job market.

You’ll experiment with all genres – from Sci-Fi to fairytale – across a range of forms such as scriptwriting, non-fiction, short stories, the novel and poetry. Our experts are fans, too. They’ll take you through film and television as art, history, culture, entertainment and commerce.

But you won’t just learn in the classroom. You’ll get the chance to boost your CV through our links with Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus, preparing you for life in the industry through masterclasses, workshops and visiting speakers.

Why study at Hull?

• 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction¹: You’ll learn from published poets, fiction writers and scriptwriters, as well as experts in horror, TV drama, Disney, and East Asian, British and Hollywood cinema.

• Real-world experience: Boost your CV through bootcamps, workshops and masterclasses with Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus scheme.

• 1 million books on your shelf: Access an incredible trove of materials in our seven-storey library, home to over one million books and extensive digital resources from libraries and archives worldwide.

Where could this take me?

You’ll graduate ready to flourish in roles where employers value creative thinking. And with a portfolio of work showcasing your adaptable job-ready skills and ability to tailor your messaging for different audiences.

You could go on to work in film, TV and the theatre as a playwright, director, scriptwriter or presenter. Roles in publishing, advertising or marketing are within reach, too, with this degree.

¹ (Creative Writing) The Complete University Guide 2024.

Core modules include:

The Writer’s Toolkit
Introduction to Film Making
Film Form Facts into Art
Film Analysis and Criticism
The Storyteller’s Art
Creative Writing Portfolio

Optional modules include:

Scriptwriting
Moving Image Techniques
Screening Genders
The Short Story
Disney Studies
Television and Factual Production
Writing the Novel
Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror: Writing the Wondrous and the Weird

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.