This joint honours program combines the study of film with the practice of creative writing, including a year of professional placement. Students will explore film history, theory, and criticism alongside developing their creative writing skills in various genres, such as fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. The placement year offers valuable practical experience and industry connections.

(Film Focus:) Film Critic, Film Historian, Film Theorist, Film Scholar, Lecturer/Academic (Film Studies), Researcher (Film Studies), Archivist (Film), Curator (Film), Editorial Assistant (Film), Programmer (Film Festival/Cinema)
(Creative Writing Focus:) Writer (Fiction, Poetry, Screenplays), Novelist, Poet, Screenwriter, Scriptwriter, Editor (Publishing/Film/TV), Copywriter, Content Creator, Creative Writing Teacher
(Combined Focus:) Screenwriter, Scriptwriter, Film Critic, Story Editor (Film/TV), Narrative Designer (Games), Arts Administrator, Content Writer (Film/Media Focus), Creative Director (Film/Media)
(All career paths potentially enhanced by placement year)

- A university with a forward-thinking environment and diverse international community
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- Offers a location close to beautiful countryside that's only an hour away from London by train