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BA English with Film

BA English with Film

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 180 )
Media literacy is a vital 21st century skill and the cultivation of such literacy stands at the centre of this degree path. Students are encouraged to make connections between literary, cinematic and televisual forms, to deepen their knowledge of screen cultures and, in particular, to ask serious questions about how representation, culture and politics interrelate. If you have a passion for English and media, this degree provides a unique opportunity for you to acquire key interpretive skills and hone your ability to make critically-reasoned arguments.
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In Film you will study classical and contemporary film and television, and engage with relevant critical writing, building awareness of media in social, cultural, historical and theoretical contexts.

In English you will take courses on the key periods and traditions of writing in English, from Anglo-Saxon to contemporary times.

Students attend lectures, tutorials and workshops, and undertake independent study. Assessment is through end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment, such as written assignments, presentations and group projects. In third year, students attend small group seminars, which are predominantly assessed via an end-of semester written assignment.
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Graduates have pursued careers in every strand of media and media culture, including film festivals and arts curation, archive work, education (schools and universities), media journalism and television and film production.

Graduate study opportunities include MA degree programmes in specialised areas of literary and media studies.
Opportunities may include:

  • Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Germany
  • Université Sorbonne (Paris IV), France
  • University of Turin, Italy
  • University of Verona, Italy
  • University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • University of British Columbia, Canada
  • University of Miami, USA
  • University of Otago, New Zealand