Film Studies and English Literature (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

University of East Anglia is world famous for being a pioneering centre for both film and literary studies. The film, television, and media academics are celebrated in their field, and of course the university is home to the renowned School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. Your degree in Film Studies and English Literature (Hons) will combine classes from both of these vibrant and welcoming centres of learning, and it offers flexibility to study across form and genre,  also giving you opportunities to practice creative writing if you choose. 

Your degree covers the history of film and television from its earliest days to the present, and explores literature from the Middle Ages to modern times, from England to Europe and the wider world. From Shakespeare to the Marvel film adaptations, this is a degree that truly expands your storytelling horizons, and inspires your learning. Along the way, you'll sharpen your critical powers, and gain the graduate skills you’ll need for future career success. 

After the Course

Your Film Studies and English Literature degree will prepare you for work in a wide array of fields. You’ll have the skills to work in the film and other creative industries. Or you could choose to enter the museum and heritage sector, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world. Alternatively, you might decide to continue your academic passion with postgraduate study at UEA. 

As well as your subject-specific knowledge and skills, you’ll graduate with many transferable skills including high-level communication skills, teamwork, and self-management, all of which open doors to a wide variety of careers.  

Careers

Examples of careers you could enter include: 

• Film and TV production 

• Publicity officers 

• Cultural heritage and archives 

• Arts festivals 

• Social media 

• Publishing (books, magazines, newspapers)