BA English Literature and Film
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Film BA, an English and Film Studies degree centred on the critical analysis of written texts and screen media. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. The curriculum culminates in independent work through a dissertation and a production project. The first year covers foundational ideas through modules such as Discovering Creative Practice A, Introduction to Film and Television Studies A, Literary Worlds: From Revolution to Postmodernity, and Approaches to Critical Reading. Students examine diverse historical periods, genres, and theoretical approaches across both disciplines. The final year allows students to pursue focused independent research and practical work through modules including Dissertation in English Literature, Film Production Project, and Film Studies Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB - see below for full requirements.. IB: 6,6,5 - 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 23%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 18%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discovering Creative Practice A
- Discovering Creative Practice B
- Introduction to Film and Television Studies A
- Introduction to Film and Television Studies B
- Literary Worlds: From Revolution to Postmodernity
- Literary Worlds: From Riddles to Novels
- Approaches to Children's Literature A
- Approaches to Children's Literature B
- Approaches to Fantasy, Sci Fi and Dystopia A
- Approaches to Fantasy, Sci Fi and Dystopia B
- Approaches to Medieval Literature A
- Approaches to Medieval Literature B
- Approaches to North American Literature A
- Approaches to North American Literature B
- Approaches to Plays and Performance: Shakespeare and Beyond A
- Approaches to Plays and Performance: Shakespeare and Beyond B
- Approaches to Critical Reading
- Approaches to Literary Cultures
- Dissertation in English Literature
- Film Production Project
- Film Studies Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature and Film at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and Film at University of Birmingham do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature and Film at University of Birmingham?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature and Film at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature and Film at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature and Film at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.