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‘ My course provided a range of modules that allowed me to tailor my degree to the things I was passionate about for a potential career . All of the staff are incredibly passionate about their field , which is so encouraging . ’
Bethany Farmer
BA ( Hons ) English Language and Linguistics
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BA ( Hons ) Film Studies and Creative Writing
UCAS code P39W
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . Applicants without relevant qualifications will be requested to provide a portfolio to support their application .
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What ' s this course about ?
Blend your love of film with your passion for writing . Explore theories and genres of film and writing through history , study how they might evolve in the future , and experience the craft of film-making both as critic and creator . This unique combination will support and prepare you to write short stories , create scripts and produce screenplays .
Example placements
● Digital content creator at a major retailer
● Trainee editorial assistant at The London Magazine
● Writing and publishing as a freelancer
Example topics
● Spectacular Hollywood
● Writing for the film and TV industries
● British cinema
● Creative writing and critical thinking
● Production : short film-making
● Marketing movies
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Course highlights
● Take part in Portsmouth ' s annual Comic Con for the latest developments in creative writing and literature , popular culture , fan communities and technology
● Shadow theatre professionals and have your work performed on stage thanks to our links with Portsmouth ' s New Theatre Royal and other local theatres
● Deepen your learning from an experienced teaching team of published novelists and journalists , prestigious magazine editors , scriptwriters , academic researchers and performance poets
● Build your writing portfolio by contributing to our course blog The Eldon Review and hyperlocal news zine Star & Crescent
● Gain valuable professional experience by taking an optional placement
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‘ From studying African films in ' Transnational Cinema ' to writing my own modern myth in ' Telling Tales ', this course has really helped me prepare for a career in the creative industries . ’
Beverley Wambalaba
● Experience another culture and way of learning by studying abroad for a year or a semester
Future opportunities
You ' ll develop skills that will set you up for a career in the creative sector , particularly the film industry . Other career paths include journalism , scriptwriting , marketing , public relations and teaching . You can also continue your studies to postgraduate level .
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BA ( Hons ) English Literature
UCAS code Q301
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : Acceptable when combined with other qualifications . Must be with a qualification in a relevant subject . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , to include a relevant subject .
Optional pathways There are optional pathways through this degree that let you combine your literature studies with another interest . These pathways lead to the following exit awards when you finish the course :
● BA ( Hons ) English Literature with History
● BA ( Hons ) English Literature with Media Studies
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Humanities pathways available , see page 55 for more information
What ' s this course about ?
When you study English Literature at Portsmouth , you ' ll also explore history and politics , society and culture , human relationships and identities , and how we choose to live . You ’ ll explore complex , challenging issues – from masculinity to the Holocaust . You ’ ll learn the skills to critically analyse the purpose , truth and impact of any written text . You ’ ll also develop the skills to produce your own writing and presentations , so you can communicate original ideas in ways that engage and influence readers .
Example placements
● British Council
● Kings Theatre Portsmouth
● Ghent City Council , Belgium
Example topics
● Crime writing
● Dystopian and apocalyptic environments
● Global identities
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● Holocaust literatures
● Popular culture : spies , dragons , time machines
● Magical realism
Course highlights
● Discover our literary city and contribute to the constantly evolving Portsmouth Literary Map , charting writers and poets connected to the city , from Charles Dickens and Jane Austen to Neil Gaiman and Simon Armitage
● Enjoy the freedom to choose creative assignments , and develop employable skills in presentation and teamwork , on a course without exams
● Learn directly from staff who produce world-leading research
● Learn what makes a winning book , from the Man-Booker to the Nobel Prize
● Develop your own style and build up your writer ’ s portfolio by becoming a contributor to our Writing Literary Portsmouth blog
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‘ I chose to study English Literature at the University of Portsmouth because it offered modules I ’ d never seen before like Crime Writing and courses on contemporary novels . ’
Emily Hopper
Graduates in work and / or further study 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
The combination of creative thinking and rigorous analysis you develop will make you a compelling candidate for all kinds of jobs – from marketing to museums , and journalism to publishing . This degree will set you up to pursue careers in fields where communication and critical thinking matter .
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