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English Literature and Film Studies BA (Hons)

York St John University

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York St John University
UCAS CODE: QP3H

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

On this joint honours degree we emphasise the relationships between different forms of expression, including film and literature, but also visual art, digital media, television, video games and more. The texts you study can include:Contemporary literary textsFilm and televisionDocumentariesFilm adaptationsHistorical documentsWe also focus on the relevance of literature and film to the political, social and cultural contexts which produced it. We believe that words matter, whether they are written in a literary work or spoken on film, and we are interested in how these texts can change the world.In your Film modules you will learn to investigate the techniques, styles and creative decisions of cinema. We will introduce you to a wide range of genres and movements, including Gothic and horror cinema, animation and Science fiction. You will also have the chance to study films from around the world, with modules focusing on British, European, American and transnational cinema.In your Literature modules you will have opportunities to engage with classic texts by writers like Shakespeare, Dickens and Austen, but will also engage with diverse genres including Native American writing, prison narratives and LGBTQ+ rights literature.When you study on this course you will join a lively department which offers many opportunities to take your learning further. This might include:Getting involved with the writing, publishing and promotion of Neutral magazineAttending talks and workshops at the annual York Literature Festival or the Aesthetica Short Film FestivalTaking part in field trips

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
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£ 14,000per year

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 104

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University information

York St John University

York St John University

  • University League Table

    101st

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    62nd out of 95 3

    83rd out of 96 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    118 60%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    49th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    38th

    27

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    116 57%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    60th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    31st

    7

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