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BA (Hons) English Literature and Film

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Course Overview

Our BA English and Film undergraduate degree is characterised by a wide study of literature in the English language and by a rigorous study of film and television in their critical, theoretical, industrial and creative contexts.

The programme introduces you to a broad range of types and periods of literature, with a huge variety of different areas to pursue, from medieval literature to twenty-first-century digital literary culture. These include unparalleled resources for the study of Shakespeare, through our world-leading Shakespeare Institute.

You will gain a comprehensive range of knowledge and understanding of film; competence in practical filmmaking and detailed awareness of and interaction with the industry. Studying BA English and Film at the University of Birmingham has a vocational focus, offering you the opportunity to apply for a work placement through our ‘Professional Skills Placement’ module in your second year of study. 

General Eligibility

  • Three GCE A levels (including International A Levels)

  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • SQA Highers and Advanced Highers (many programmes will accept Highers without additional Advanced Highers)

  • The Cambridge Pre-U (minimum three separate subjects)

  • A mix of A levels and Cambridge Pre-U subjects (minimum three in total)

  • The Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level

  • The European Baccalaureate

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (the grade required will be the same as from an A level and must be combined with 2 A levels.)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

    You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.

    English tests/qualifications normally need to have been taken within two years of the start date of your programme.

    For those joining us for 2022, we will accept the following additional tests as evidence of English language proficiency:

    • TOEFL Home Edition

    • IELTs Online

    • PTE Academic Online

Programme Information
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Course Category

English literature

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Campus Name

Birmingham, England

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

0.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £21,780,

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