The BA English and Film & Television Studies With Employment Experience at the University of Exeter offers you a dynamic exploration into the interconnected worlds of literature and screen. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are fascinated by how stories are told across different media and seek to understand the cultural impact of both written texts and visual narratives. You will develop critical analytical skills, engaging with diverse film theories and literary traditions, from early modern English works to contemporary global cinema. This rigorous programme provides a strong foundation for understanding cultural production and consumption in the 21st century.
You will study this degree full-time on campus over four years, gaining practical experience through a dedicated employment placement. The course structure allows for increasing specialisation, with compulsory modules in your first year covering major debates in film theory and foundational English literature, leading to a compulsory dissertation in your final year. You will have the flexibility to choose from a wide array of optional modules in both English and Film Studies, enabling you to tailor your studies to your specific interests. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of literary and screen studies, enhanced by valuable professional experience, preparing you for diverse careers in the creative industries, cultural heritage, and beyond.