English Studies and Film & Media Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Texts are all around us – from books and magazines to TV, email and the internet.

The ability to analyse text and language is a skill that employers value, and the tools you learn from studying English will support your career goals.

You can learn more about the power of language and literature with a degree in English from the University of Stirling. We’re ranked 1st in Scotland (source: National Student Survey 2024).

### What you’ll study

Our course offers a blend of language analysis, literary studies, and creative writing. You will:

* explore literature from the medieval period to the present day;

* analyse a variety of literary texts including classic novels, plays, and poems;

* develop your creative writing skills to enhance your understanding of literary techniques;

* gain insights into linguistics and the evolution of the English language.

### Unique opportunities

We offer several unique opportunities to enrich your studies. You can:

* meet creative writers, scholars and critics at our lectures and readings. Previous guests include Stirling alumni Graeme Armstrong and Kirsty Logan, and writers from the prestigious Royal Literary Fund and Charles Wallace fellowships;

* network with visiting authors, such as past guests Anne Enright, Sarah Waters, Ben Okri and Graeme Macrae Burnet;

* work with our Royal Literary Fund Fellow in one-on-one sessions to develop and enhance your writing skills.

Film and media is one of the most popular art forms across the world and is one that is constantly evolving. It can inform, shock and entertain us in a way that few other creative art forms can. Film and media helps to represent local, national and global cultures as well as giving individuals a platform for expression.

Film and Media Studies is a dynamic subject area, bringing together theory and practice. Topics include:

* Audio and video production

* Programme development

* Digital media

* Editing

* Scriptwriting

* Radio

* Understanding audiences

* Media culture

* Global film

* Media research

Film and Media courses at Stirling are consistently ranked among the best in the UK. We're ranked 2nd in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (The Guardian University Guide 2025).

We work with industry to develop course content. By striking a balance between practical training and critical thinking, we help to prepare you to meet the challenges of a career in digital media, broadcasting, television, film and more.