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BA Film Studies and Literature

University of Essex 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
BA Bachelor English

Course Overview

Course Overview This combined degree in Film and Literature equips you with the critical skills to analyze and understand global cinema and major literary works within their cultural and historical contexts. You will explore how both media have shaped and reflected the modern world, from aesthetic movements to technological revolutions. The course offers a unique blend of theoretical study and optional practical filmmaking experience, providing a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and analytical sides of visual and written media. Key Program Highlights Explore the dynamic relationship between global cinema and major literary movements. Gain hands-on, practical filmmaking skills from initial concept to final edit. Study a diverse range of topics from documentary and world cinema to Shakespeare and the American South. Develop a critical framework for analyzing media across comparative and cultural contexts. Learn within a top 20 UK-ranked program for film studies.

Available Intakes

October 2026
CampusColchester Campus
CityEssex
ModeFullTime
Duration36 Months
FeeGBP 20,475