BA (Hons) English Language with Film
Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Explore the English Language from a variety of different angles and further your skills with a unique film course which combines the study of film as an art form with learning the practical skills of film making.
Our BA English Language and Film degree introduces you to the scientific study of the English Language and allows you to examine human communication in different contexts. You’ll be taught by research-active academics working in cutting-edge areas.
In your first year you’ll be introduced to film criticism, genre and style. You’ll also explore the diversity of use of the English language including regional variants, pidgin and creole English, language and ethnicity, and slang and street English.
Core modules in your second year focus on English grammar and the sounds of English. You can explore theories of how and why language developed and study language-related real-life problems such as plagiarism and crime investigation in forensic linguistics. You’ll also gain knowledge of film production and you’ll think more about European or US cinema.
Work placement/study abroad option: Between your second and final year, you’ll have the option to study abroad or do a work placement for up to a year. Not only will this give you an amazing experience to talk about but will also give your CV a boost. If you’d rather go straight to your final year, that’s absolutely fine too.
In your final year you can follow modules in different topics, including child language and communication, clinical linguistics, gender and language, and formulaic language, informed by our academics’ own research specialisms. You’ll also have the opportunity to make your own video essay as one of your film modules.
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About this course
Why choose this course?
We give you:
A flexible programme of study, allowing you to concentrate on areas you find especially interesting
A supportive, research-active academic team
Access to huge online databases to underpin your original research projects
CV-building potential through practical experience and extra-curricular activities
An expert film team with in-depth knowledge of the film industry plus the opportunity to get involved with local cinemas and our own bespoke film club
A guaranteed post-graduation interview with the School of Education
UCAS points 104
A Level BCC
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Subjects
- English Language
- English
- Communication Training
Course programme
Our English Language students benefit from being part of a supportive, research-active academic community. From tutorials and group work to eye-opening psycholinguistic experiments, we use a range of engaging, student-centred teaching methods to help you work confidently and creatively.
Our expert colleagues in Film take a similar international approach. You will explore the fascinating world of Hollywood, World Cinema, European Cinema as well as the film industry in Britain, so you have insider knowledge of what makes a successful film and appreciate diverse genres, contexts, cultures and filmmaking techniques.
Level 4
Module
- Language and Mind
- Introduction to Film Criticism
- Communication, Interaction, Context
- English Language in Use
- Genre, Styles and Stars
- Investigating Language
- Introduction to English Linguistics 1
- Introduction to English Linguistics 2
- Language in the Media
- History of the English Language
Module
- English Grammar
- Sounds of English
- Graduate Skills
- Learning and Teaching Language 2
- Language and Species
- Language in Society
- Forensic Linguistics
- Language Competencies in Career Development
- History of the English Language
- Research Methods in English Language & Communication
- Learning and Teaching Language 1
Module
- Child Language & Communication
- Clinical Linguistics
- Language & Communication Project
- Language Processing
- Communication and Cultures
- Meaning and Context
- Chunky Language: Investigating Formulaic Sequences
- Gender in Language and Communication
- Global Englishes
- Corpus-based Studies in English Language
Additional information
Q1W6
EU Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students Fee
Full time £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
BA (Hons) English Language with Film