Overview

The English and Film Studies (Hons) BA programme from the Queen's University Belfast , has an extraordinary heritage, as represented by its globally esteemed writers, such as Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney and T.S. Eliot Prize recipients Paul Muldoon and Ciarán Carson, among others.

From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures; from the origins of European cinema, via the French New Wave, to contemporary Hollywood and World Cinema, students study English and Film in their historical, cultural ideological circumstances and material manifestations. And modules on adaptation, visual culture and scriptwriting in both English and Film evidence the cross-pollination of these important cultural forms.

Career opportunities

Studying for an English and Film Studies degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.

Graduates from this degree have the proven ability to analyse subjects in depth and develop coherent arguments in written and verbal form, as well as linguistic fluency and experience of living and working abroad, all of which are highly sought after skills in a global job market.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

In Level 1 you will take six core modules that are designed to introduce the core theories and concepts relevant to the study of English and Film Studies.

In Level 2 you will choose six modules – three from each subject. Subject to availability, there is a wide range available allowing you to follow existing enthusiasms and develop new interests too. The modules are designed to build on the learning gained in Level 1.

In Level 3 you will choose six modules -- again three from each subject and again designed to build on and deepen your knowledge and understanding of English and Film Studies. Subject to availability, there is a wide range available allowing you to follow, including a Work-based Learning module, supporting your employability, and a Dissertation module that supports independent (but supervised) investigation of the subject(s).

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Language Studies View 546 other Bachelors in Film 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

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General requirements

BBB including A-level English

Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level English then AS-level English (grade A) would be acceptable in lieu of A-level English.

A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.

Irish leaving certificate requirements; H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in English.

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65% including an average of 65% in Literature modules.

Graduate; A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met.

All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22400 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

Funding

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