University of Dundee
University of Dundee

University of Dundee

Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN, United Kingdom Dundee, United Kingdom Visit web page

English and Film Studies

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : MA (Hons) English and Film Studies : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS Academic

  • Overall 6.0
  • Writing 6.0
  • Listening 5.5
  • Reading 5.5
  • Speaking 5.5

We also accept other English language qualifications. (TOEFEL iBT, Trinity ISE, LANGUAGECERT Academic..)

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

Pre-sessional English for international students. If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE CCC

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another Science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE ABB

IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1) - 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2) - 32 points, including 6, 5, 5 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Speciality

International College Dundee

If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.

Pathways Available - International Stage One

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

Additional information

Degree Overview

On this course you can study anything from introductory film studies to Film Noir, Shakespeare to science fiction, Victorian novels to Hollywood films, or Romantic poetry to art cinema.

For the English modules we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements and topics previously covered.

For the film modules we start with a study of film from its origins, exploring key film techniques and genres, before moving on to study classic Hollywood film, international cinemas, and Film Noir. We then expand on this foundational knowledge to look at topics including:

art cinema
film theory
the intersections between film and theatre, and film and literature
In Levels 1 and 2 you will also complement your specialist subjects by studying additional Humanities or Social Science subjects such as history or philosophy for example.

We have research and teaching links with the creative communities around us, such as the Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre, The McManus, Dundee Comics Creative Space, and V&A Dundee. We also have a very successful drama group called JOOT, and an online review magazine, DURA, where you can try your hand at writing reviews.