English and Film & TV BA (Hons)

<strong>We invite you to examine how writers, filmmakers and showrunners build and explore worlds, whilst taking you on a journey across the globe to develop your passion for books, blockbusters and boxsets.</strong><br/><br/>The BA (Hons) English and Film & TV degree unlocks the power of storytelling. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines theory, analysis, and creative practice, you’ll gain a deep appreciation for the ways in which literature, film, and television shape our understanding of the world around us.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from a collaborative learning environment that fosters creativity and innovation, working closely with fellow students, academics and industry professionals, whilst plotting a personalised pathway through this dynamic course thanks to its mix of modules on national, international, and transnational cinematic, televisual, and literary traditions. From Scorsese to Shakespeare, we’ve got it covered.<br/><br/>Alongside subject expertise, you’ll develop your ability to express yourself across a range of different platforms, including video essays, podcasts, and blogs, and gain first-hand experience of a host of graduate workplace skills, including teamwork, event management and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to communicate the significance of film, television, fiction, poetry, theatre and creative non-fiction in the context of current global challenges.<br/><br/>Through a mixture of close analysis, contextualisation, and theory and of the classical, the contemporary and the international, you’ll graduate with a wide range of dynamic skills that are highly valued by employers, including excellent communication, advanced analytical skills, entrepreneurial self-confidence and a positive attitude when problem solving.<br/><br/>Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate the evolving film, televisual and literary landscapes and be able to make meaningful contributions to these fields across a wide range of careers in the cultural and creative industries, including publishing, teaching and film exhibition and distribution. <br/><br/><strong>Why study English and Film & TV at NTU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• NTU is <strong>7th in the UK</strong> for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).<br/><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Interdisciplinary:</strong> Combine critical theory, visual and audio media studies, and literary analysis to explore storytelling techniques across mediums.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Analytical skills:</strong> Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to assess the social, cultural, and political implications of film, television and literature.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Collaborative learning:</strong> Benefit from a collaborative learning environment that fosters creativity and innovation, working closely with peers and professionals.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Career opportunities:</strong> Prepare for careers across the cultural and creative industries with a deep understanding of storytelling techniques across mediums. <br/>