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What will I be studying?

Reflecting the varied and flexible nature of the study of English and film, the course scheme enables students to study both elements in equal depth and can be divided into a number of key areas.

 

In terms of the Film side of the joint degree, students can expect to undertake:

• The acquisition of the language of filmic analysis through close consideration of individual films, directors and film movements, specific film genres and national cinemas.
• The exploration of film against its historical background and cultural context.
• Engagement with a range of theoretical perspectives, drawn from film studies and related disciplines.

 

The English and film degree thus enables students to divide their time and their interests between both subject areas. But this is not to say that we view English and film as separate subjects. In fact, we place great emphasis on the value of interdisciplinary study and aim to equip our students with a sound knowledge of each discipline and with a range of critical skills that are pertinent to exploration of the literary text, the film text or both. As such, all Joint Honours students submit a Year Three dissertation on any aspect of the degree that has particularly excited them and this may be in the field of English or film, or an interdisciplinary exploration of the two.

Are there placements?

The Department of English works closely with a number of local schools and voluntary organisations that give students the opportunity to gain experience in a range of areas, including youth work, education, creative workshopping and video production. These placements are generally on a voluntary basis, though some work in local schools has been waged.

Course Units

Go into more detail about the units making up this course.

Career Opportunities

87%* of English and creative writing graduates go straight into employment and/or further study.

English graduates enter a wide range of employment, including media work and teaching, where their
transferable skills are particularly relevant. Recent graduates have become school and college teachers, and gained employment in fields as diverse as banking and finance, manufacturing and retail. Others have undertaken further professional training to work in law, public administration, management, and librarianship.

*Source: DLHE survey 2009 for all respondents available for employment or further study and
whose destinations are known.

Fact file

Course entry & level

2012 entry

Undergraduate level

Length

3 years full-time 4-9 years part-time

UCAS code

QWH6

Location

All Saints Campus, Manchester

Typical entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points
280

Points to be obtained from full A levels or equivalent:

from three A2s or equivalent (such as BTEC National at Level 3 or Advanced Diploma). 100 points (i.e. A2 at Grade B) in English language or literature, or Film Studies.

Specific subjects required

GCSE grade C in English language

Access qualifications: A relevant Access to HE Diploma will be considered for entry to this course.

International Baccalaureate: 28

How do I apply?

Full-time applications through UCAS Part-time applications - download an application form at www.mmu.ac.uk/applicationform

Fees

UK and EU full-time students: £8,000

Non-EU full-time international students: £10,000

International Fee Band: 1

How will I be assessed?

Text analyses, critical essays, research projects, annotated bibliographies and essay plans, creative exercises (including stories, poems, scripts), critiques (selfevaluations), oral presentations, examinations and short class tests and a dissertation or other major project.

Where can I find out more information about this course?

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