Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Art History and Classical & Archaeological Studies] From University of Kent

At The University of Hull studying the BA Creative Writing and Film Studies will combine your passion for writing and film at a university with a strong heritage in both. Our programmes invite you to be part of the University's thriving literary and creative scence Ð contributing to Hull's legacy as UK City of Culture.

Our Larkin Centre for Poetry and Creative Writing attracts internationally renowned visiting authors, as well as emerging new talent.

Access to Middleton Hall, our £9.5-million concert venue, cinema and theatre space Ð as well as our on-campus TV, film and digital media facilities.

Hull was ranked in the UK's top five for teaching quality on our creative writing degrees in the 2018 Sunday Times University Guide.

You'll develop your confidence in writing, building your core skills and experimenting in different genres. The film studies aspect of the course teaches you how to approach film and television as art, history, culture, entertainment and commerce. Our staff are experts in their fields, and have published many articles and books in their research areas.

Future Prospects

English graduates from both single and joint honours programmes have an excellent employability record.

Our graduates have found employment with a wide range of public and private sector companies and organisations including: East Riding of Yorkshire Council, J. Sainsbury, Marks and Spencer, and the Ministry of Justice. Our graduates are employed in a wide range of graduate entry positions including Public Relations Officer, Secondary Teacher, Retail Store Manager, Employment Agency Consultant, Quality Assurance Technician, Pension Adviser and Fundraising and Appeals Organiser.

Judging from the experiences of our graduates so far, a degree in ?lm studies will open exactly the same doors as any other arts degree, equipping you for satisfying and well-paid work in teaching, management, human resources, marketing, public relations, publishing, consultancy, journalism and broadcasting, arts administration, ?nance, retail, and so forth. More speci?cally, for those seeking a career in the competitive media industries, it has acted as a springboard to practical work in ?lm and television and further postgraduate study.