English & Film

Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Sep-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,160 / year

Next Intake 9-Sep-2024

English & Film

About

The top UK modern university for English (1st of 53) The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

Overview

Explore literature in its most modern context alongside film theory and criticism in this Joint Honours degree.

The in English and Film degree will deepen your interest, understanding and knowledge of important texts, genres and concerns in modern literature from across a wide and diverse area of cultural studies, including: popular culture, genre fiction and film, adaptation studies, TV studies, new media, creative writing, critical psychology, and socially-relevant modules examining cultural representations of crime, urbanism, ecology, terrorism, global conflict, and more.

You'll also gain a strong foundation in a range of global cinemas, including the theoretical and historical debates that have helped to shape our understanding of film.

This course will develop your critical and theoretical skills, and help prepare you for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries.

The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry.

The in English and Film is not a practical film-making course. However, the University does offer plenty of other practical courses in this area, in both film and television. Visit our media study area for further details.

We have a 100% student satisfaction rate for our English & Film course (National Student Survey, 2021)

Explore literature in its most modern context alongside film theory and criticism in this Joint Honours degree.

You'll explore genre, narrative, adaptation, film technology, documentary, experimental filmmaking and contemporary trends in film theory and criticism.

A lot of emphasis is placed on the diversity of cinematic practices, as well as the social, political, cultural, historical and philosophical contexts within which films are produced.

English is studied from the early nineteenth century to the present day, providing a truly modern and interdisciplinary approach to literature. This will allow you to develop an appreciation of different genres and explore the value of literature in the modern world.

You'll have the opportunity to study film and literature side by side, across a range of modules and delve into debates around issues of genre, gender and practice.

A vibrant city with a great literary and cinematic heritage, Edinburgh offers a wonderful learning environment and plenty of relevant cultural events, such as the Edinburgh International Film Festival and International Book Festival.

This is a full-time course studied over four years. You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and independent study.

Module choices in creative writing and screenwriting will allow you to apply your understanding of literature and film to your own creative work.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs that are mandatory to pass the course.

All compulsory texts studied on the programme should be available in the university library. Accessing those texts may require student organisation, such as requesting ahead of time if available copies are all on loan. Many texts are available for free online via the university library holdings, through major online repositories such as archive.org, Jstor, and similar databases. Some readings are digitised and provided via the Moodle virtual learning environment. Any films or visual materials studied are usually accessible for free through Box of Broadcasts, or a screening is put on.

However, many students like to have their own copies of compulsory texts. This can be advantageous in terms of notetaking and detailed engagement over an extended period. Texts we teach are mostly available in mass-market paperback, and copies can often be obtained cheaply secondhand.

It may also be useful to allow a budget for printing materials (although submission is now almost entirely electronic), and to have a storage device for your work such as a USB stick (although networked storage is available via university computers).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students from Jordan would generally be required to complete an international foundation programme to be considered for entry to year one of our bachelor courses.

If you think you might need to complete a foundation or pathway programme, please contact the International Team to discuss your options at international@napier.ac.uk

Career

Career opportunities include:

Writer
Teacher
Publisher
Film Producer
Scriptwriter
Arts Administrator

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,160

How to Apply

Application costs

UCAS charges an administration fee of £13 to apply for a single course, and £24 to apply for up to five courses.

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Personal statement

Your personal statement on your UCAS form is your chance to shine. It’s crucial to your application and can determine what offers you receive.

When writing your statement:

make sure it's styled in a formal manner and reads well
write in a precise way using small paragraphs
focus on your strengths, achievements and aspirations
write about your skills and give examples
explain why the course is interesting to you
show that you've done your research
be truthful, accurate and enthusiastic
check your spelling and grammar

Be sure to include:

your reasons for choosing the course
relevant work or academic experience and skills
personal interests that relate to the course
your career goals
any plans for taking a year out (if applicable)

The UCAS website provides further guidance and tips on writing your personal statement. Remember that every institution you apply to receives the same personal statement.

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Part-time courses

Applications for part-time study are made online from your chosen course information page.

First, find a course that's right for you.
Then, click the apply button at the top-right of the page.

You’ll need:

a valid email address
your educational details
a personal statement
reference contact details
scanned copies of your qualifications
proof of language proficiency if English is not your first language

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College students

We offer advanced entry to a number of courses for college students. With an HNC you'd normally be accepted into year two of a degree, while an HND could put you straight into year three. Check the entry requirements of your chosen course for details.

We also offer an Associate Student scheme with partner colleges, guaranteeing you an offer of a place at Edinburgh Napier on some courses.

To find out where your college qualification could take you at Edinburgh Napier, contact us on studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk.

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Access courses

If want to study at university but don't have the usual entry requirements, an access course may be your answer.

Access courses help prepare you for studying at University and are run by local colleges throughout Scotland. You can study a variety of subjects relevant to the degree course you want to join, either on a full-time or part-time basis.

Visit the Scottish Wider Access Programme website for a list of east Scotland access courses.

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International students

Applicants from overseas will need to satisfy our entry requirements along with a specified level of English-language ability. Visit our country information pages to find requirements for your country.

If you are not a national of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will typically need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa to study with us. You'll need to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies to apply for the Tier 4 Visa – we’ll take you through the process of obtaining this once you have an offer.

To find out more about visa requirements, visit our visa and immigration section.

For any queries about visas, contact our international support team on internationalsupport@napier.ac.uk or call +44 (0)333 900 6040. For queries about entry requirements and applying, contact international@napier.ac.uk.

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Deferred entry

If you've been offered a place, you can choose to delay starting your studies for one year. Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of our admissions team and it’s advisable to talk to them before applying for deferred entry.

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UCAS Extra

From 25 February, applicants can make additional university and course choices via UCAS Extra.

If you used all five options in your original application and have since been declined or rejected any offers, you can use this process to find another path. Check your eligibility in UCAS Track.

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Clearing

Clearing provides you with an opportunity to apply for courses later in the year through UCAS if you have not received any offer.

Clearing is available from 5 July onwards and enables applicants who are not holding any offers of admission to apply for places, subject to availability. Applications for Clearing open in July and will remain open until all clearing places have been filled.

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Graduate Apprenticeships

Search and apply for Graduate Apprenticeships on www.apprenticeships.scot. You'll need a CV, and we recommend checking the website regularly for new vacancies.

Get in touch with us GA@napier.ac.uk and we can arrange a chat. You will need support from your employer, and your job role must be relevant to your chosen subject area.

After you apply

UCAS will confirm it's received your application, then pass us a copy for processing.

You can track your application and decisions made on UCAS Track.

It's vital you monitor your application and review any offers made. Find out more about what happens after you apply, the offers you may receive and how to respond.

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