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Film Studies and Creative Writing, BA (Hons), Keele University

the United Kingdom

Keele University

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About Film Studies and Creative Writing, BA (Hons) - at Keele University

Step into the vibrant world of Film Studies and Creative Writing BA at Keele. Learn from experienced lecturers and benefit from links with industry partners, including hands-on modules and the option of taking work placements. Our contemporary curriculum covers the analysis of film, screenwriting and literary forms, considering global cultural, political, and economic contexts. On this course you'll build a diverse portfolio through practical assignments and professional development opportunities.

This programme will equip you with the skills required to create literary or cinematic works in the modern world. Course overview Immerse yourself in the dynamic film and creative writing community at Keele. Our Film Studies and Creative Writing degree involves an in-depth analysis of film as an art form and industry, focusing on the screenwriter's role. You will consider the cultural, political, and economic dimensions of film globally.

The learning explores the aesthetic and technological resources used historically and in contemporary film and television. Additionally, you will examine the historical, socio-political, ethnic, gender, and geographical contexts of literary texts and screenplays, reflecting on the contexts that will shape your own writing style and identity. From day one of your studies you will have opportunities to engage in the film and creative writing culture at Keele. You can regularly hear from professional writers at Keele Hall's reading events.

There are opportunities to perform or publish your work at open mic events or in Keele's Creative Writing magazine. Join the film-screening or film-making societies and socialise with like minded individuals outside of the lecture theatre. You can also be part of Keele's award-winning Earth Stories International Film Festival team. All of these provide you with opportunities to gain invaluable experience.

You will be trained in the traditional routes to getting your work seen and also newer modes of distribution via digital publishing and online engagement. By creating diverse outputs through teaching and assessment, and gaining professional development and work placements opportunities, you will build a robust portfolio. You will leave Keele equipped with the skills needed for a variety of careers in the creative industries. Related courses Creative Writing Film Studies Film and Media Studies Film and Music Production English English and Film Studies English and Creative Writing Creative Writing at Keele is ranked Top 5 in the UK and Film Studies and Media at Keele is ranked Top 10 in England for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Employability (Uni Compare rankings, 2026) Work placement opportunities to gain key transferable skills to enhance your career prospects Expert support for you to develop and produce creative content such as short films, documentaries, screenplay treatments, poetry and prose Discover diverse cultures through an optional international year at a partner university across the globe For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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