Overview

The English and Film (Hons) degree from Edinburgh Napier University will deepen your interest, understanding and knowledge of important texts, genres and concerns in modern literature from across a wide and diverse area of cultural studies, including: popular culture, genre fiction and film, adaptation studies, TV studies, new media, creative writing, critical psychology, and socially-relevant modules examining cultural representations of crime, urbanism, ecology, terrorism, global conflict, and more.

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You'll also gain a strong foundation in a range of global cinemas, including the theoretical and historical debates that have helped to shape the understanding of film.

This course will develop your critical and theoretical skills, and help prepare you for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries.

The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry.

The BA (Hons) in English and Film is not a practical film-making course. However, the University does offer plenty of other practical courses in this area, in both film and television.

Careers

Career opportunities include:

Writer

Teacher

Publisher

Film Producer

Scriptwriter

Arts Administrator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading Texts: Analysing Film, Literature & Culture

19th Century Literature and Culture

Literature and Adaptation

Film History

The Modern Novel

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Language Studies Literature View 1246 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB including English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBBC including English.

A Level: BBC including English.

Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including English.

HNC: Pass HNC in Media and Communications, Creative Industries: Media and Communication, Practical Journalism or Creative Industries: Television with grade B in the graded unit.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject, plus A Level English Grade C.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject, plus A Level English Grade C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,5 including English.

T Level: Grade Merit / T Level must be completed in a English subject or A Level English may be required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17520 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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