Film Studies and English Literature

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.

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.

As part of the wide mix of skills you'll gain, you'll also get the chance to improve your writing and develop abilities in video and audio production.

Why Study Film Studies and English Literature BA(Hons)at University of Huddersfield?
With English Literature, we'll encourage you to develop a broad knowledge of writing, from today’s experimental fiction or contemporary poetry to Victorian novels or Elizabethan plays. You'll gain insights into all the major literary genres and a range of periods from literary history, and you can try out screenwriting, or put your skills to work in real-world projects.

You’ll also benefit from the opportunity to get involved behind the scenes at Huddersfield Literature Festival (https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/).

If you’re interested in the media, popular culture, film (including contemporary and world cinema), this is the course for you. Develop your writing and delve into Film Studies and English Literature in this career-enhancing degree. You may decide, for example, to go into copywriting, publishing, editing, or the many roles within the film industry.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.