The BA (Hons) English Literature and Film Studies at Keele University offers you a dynamic exploration of narrative, culture, and visual media, preparing you for a world grappling with complex issues like decolonisation, sustainability, and gender. This programme is ideal for intellectually curious students eager to analyse literary texts from global perspectives and critically engage with the aesthetics and cultural impact of film. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of how literature and cinema shape and reflect societal debates, building essential skills in textual analysis and critical interpretation.
This full-time, on-campus degree, studied over three years, immerses you in diverse subjects ranging from Shakespeare and global cinemas to contemporary world literature and documentary theory. You will engage with compulsory modules like 'Reading Literature' and 'Film and Culture', alongside optional units that allow you to specialise in areas such as creative writing, screenwriting, or postcolonial literature. Through activities like work placements and independent study projects, you will graduate with enhanced critical thinking, creative expression, and employability skills, ready for careers in publishing, media, education, or cultural heritage.