English Literature and Film - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Delve into the study of storytelling at Birmingham - immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds of writers across cultures and societies.You’ll explore the power that narratives hold in our society. Develop the mixed media analytical and practical skills you need to succeed in the industry. Discover your favourite media formats from all angles with English Literature and Film. Join in on everything from city-wide literature and film festivals to department exhibitions and industry work, learning from experts that regularly contribute to the modern media landscape.**Department highlights*** As part of an international team of academics and screen-focused organisations, the department’s **Dr Chris Nunn helped the University of Birmingham co-produce and edit its first feature-length documentary**.* Our **Shakespeare Institute** in Stratford-upon-Avon hosts world-renowned academics and a biennial international conference, and is part of global network of Shakespearean organisations in Japan, China, Europe and North America.* Access our exceptional resources, including the **Cadbury Research Library**, consisting of over 200,000 rare books dating from 1471, as well as the Library of Birmingham, Europe’s largest regional library.* As official sponsors for the Birmingham Film Festival, **the department were invited to present awards at the festival’s gala dinner** and celebrate film production and creativity taking place in the city.**1st in the Russell Group for English Literature in the National Student Survey 2026****Top 10 for Communications & Media in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027****Top 15 for English in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027****Additional (Intercalated) Year Options**Make the most of Birmingham's connections to industry with a Year in Industry, where you can work alongside the pros and gain invaluable work experience. Get ready for global opportunities and learn a new language (or two) on our Year in Modern Languages, or learn to lead and make a difference on our Year in Civic Leadership. There’s also the option to add a Year Abroad to your degree, which you can spend living and studying with a partner university of your choice (subject to approval).

Department of Creative Industries