English and Film BA (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Peel Park Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Our English and film degree is characterised by the richness of literature and the study of film in its critical and creative context. You’ll explore both art forms individually, as well as examining the relationship between them.As part of your English modules, you’ll build your core skills in critical and creative thinking, equipping you with the tools you need to analyse a range of literary texts. You’ll also gain an appreciation of how literature reflects the social and historical contexts ...Read more

Our English and film degree is characterised by the richness of literature and the study of film in its critical and creative context. You’ll explore both art forms individually, as well as examining the relationship between them.As part of your English modules, you’ll build your core skills in critical and creative thinking, equipping you with the tools you need to analyse a range of literary texts. You’ll also gain an appreciation of how literature reflects the social and historical contexts in which it was written.Alongside your study of literature, you’ll consider the cultural and creative impact of film. From exploring developments in American and British cinema, you'll also have the opportunity to examine cinema from across Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond; evaluating the role of cinema as a major entertainment industry as well as thinking about film as a political and socio-cultural property along the way. Interested? Take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course: https://bit.ly/2L6H5oM


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- Study a wide range of literature and film from around the world- Develop an understanding of the relationship between texts and their social and historical contexts- Discover how cinema has become a significant part of international culture


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WUSCA ranking:
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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
English Studies (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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82%
Average salary
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Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£18,000
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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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104 - 120 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels. Must include Grade C in a Humanities based subject.General Studies accepted.

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points; must include a Humanities based subject.

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points. Must be in a Humanities based subject.

To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent and must include a Humanities based subject.General studies accepted

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points. Must be in a Humanities based subject.

Must include a Humanities based subject.

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points. Must include a Humanities based subject.

104-120 UCAS tariff points. Must be in a Humanities based subject.

Must be in a Humanities based subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Media Studies
57%
Film Studies
42%
English Literature
22%
English Language
22%
Drama
14%
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English Studies (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
54%
English Language
46%
Psychology
21%
Media Studies
20%
Sociology
17%
HESA

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University of Salford
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