Creative Writing and Film Studies - BA (Hons)

University of Hull

Set the narrative on your creative career, turning your passion for writing and film into in-demand skills for the modern job market. You’ll experiment with all genres – from Sci-Fi to fairytale – across a range of forms such as scriptwriting, non-fiction, short stories, the novel and poetry. Our experts are fans, too. They’ll take you through film and television as art, history, culture, entertainment and commerce. But you won’t just learn in the classroom. You’ll get the chance to boost your CV through our links with Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus, preparing you for life in the industry through masterclasses, workshops and visiting speakers.

* 100% of students in work or further study 18 months after graduating Creative Writing. (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2026) * Joint 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction Creative Writing. (The Complete University Guide, 2027) * 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality Creative Writing. (The Times Good University Guide, 2027)

* Real-world experience: Boost your CV through bootcamps, workshops and masterclasses with Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus scheme. * 1 million books on your shelf: Access an incredible trove of materials in our seven-storey library, home to over one million books and extensive digital resources from libraries and archives worldwide. * Literary heritage all around you: Study in England's most poetic city, with connections to writers including Philip Larkin, J.R.R. Tolkien and Winifred Holtby.

You’ll graduate ready to flourish in roles where employers value creative thinking. And with a portfolio of work showcasing your adaptable job-ready skills and ability to tailor your messaging for different audiences. You could go on to work in film, TV and the theatre as a playwright, director, scriptwriter or presenter. Roles in publishing, advertising or marketing are within reach, too, with this degree.