English Literature and Film Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature and Film Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Delve into the study of storytelling at Birmingham - immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds of writers across cultures and societies.
You’ll explore the power that narratives hold in our society. Develop the mixed media analytical and practical skills you need to succeed in the industry. Discover your favourite media formats from all angles with English Literature and Film. Join in on everything from city-wide literature and film festivals to department exhibitions and industry work, learning from experts that regularly contribute to the modern media landscape.
Delve into the study of storytelling at Birmingham - immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds of writers across cultures and societies.
You’ll explore the power that narratives hold in our society. Develop the mixed media analytical and practical skills you need to succeed in the industry. Discover your favourite media formats from all angles with English Literature and Film. Join in on everything from city-wide literature and film festivals to department exhibitions and industry work, learning from experts that regularly contribute to the modern media landscape.
Department highlights
* As part of an international team of academics and screen-focused organisations, the department’s Dr Chris Nunn helped the University of Birmingham co-produce and edit its first feature-length documentary.
* Our Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon hosts world-renowned academics and a biennial international conference, and is part of global network of Shakespearean organisations in Japan, China, Europe and North America.
* Access our exceptional resources, including the Cadbury Research Library, consisting of over 200,000 rare books dating from 1471, as well as the Library of Birmingham, Europe’s largest regional library.
* As official sponsors for the Birmingham Film Festival, the department were invited to present awards at the festival’s gala dinner and celebrate film production and creativity taking place in the city.
1st in the Russell Group for English Literature in the National Student Survey 2026
Top 10 for Communications & Media in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027
Top 15 for English in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027
Additional (Intercalated) Year Options
Make the most of Birmingham's connections to industry with a Year in Industry, where you can work alongside the pros and gain invaluable work experience. Get ready for global opportunities and learn a new language (or two) on our Year in Modern Languages, or learn to lead and make a difference on our Year in Civic Leadership. There’s also the option to add a Year Abroad to your degree, which you can spend living and studying with a partner university of your choice (subject to approval).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A41-I78
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
We prefer applications from students with at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject. If an applicant is not taking either A Level English Literature or A level English Language and Literature, then we require at least a grade 7 in GCSE English Literature.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject at HL5. If an applicant is not taking either Literature or Language and Literature at higher level, then we require at least a grade 7 in GCSE English Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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