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Film Studies and Creative Writing at Keele University - UCAS

Keele University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Film Studies and Creative Writing

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Step into the vibrant world of film and creative writing 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. Why choose this course?

  • 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
  • No. 1 in the UK. Britain's best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
  • 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
Immerse yourself in the dynamic film and creative writing community at Keele. The contemporary curriculum 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. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/filmstudiesandcreativewriting/#entry-reqs

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note, our fees for 2025 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2024 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Film Studies and Creative Writing at Keele University - UCAS