Joint Honours degrees

This course is currently full and closed for new UCAS applications for 2010 until further notice

BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film Studies

Course Code: WP83

The study of Film will enhance your visual and aural understanding, developing abilities which are also vital to many contemporary writers.
Creative Writing teaches skills in blogging, multimedia work and hypertext that are very useful in Film Studies.
The staff team has a strong research and publication record. Film staff especially renowned for our provision in British and cult cinema while Creative Writing strengths in Memoir, Fiction and Poetry are augmented by frequent visits from well-known guest writers.
Visiting writers and media professionals will provide you with helpful tips and a sense of career possibilities.
Joint Creative Writing and Film Studies boosts career opportunities in the cultural and creative industries, from journalism to film exhibition and arts administration. Your skills will include many prized by employers, including written and oral communication, team-work, writing at speed, internet writing and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism
This Joint combination is Ideal preparation for De Montfort University’s post-graduate MAs in TV Scriptwriting, Creative Writing and New Media, Journalism, and Independent Study.