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English / Creative Writing / Film Studies courses
Learn from experts in medieval to contemporary literature, film, and theatre. Benefit from partnerships with organisations like Dundee Rep Theatre and engage in Dundee's literary scene
Study our English, Creative Writing and Film Studies courses to engage with all aspects of literature. Our courses have a multimedia focus and cover literary works from the 16th century to today. You will explore a wide variety of topics such as:
- creative writing
- comics
- fiction
- drama
- poetry
- film
- screenwriting
- creative non-fiction
- narratives in video games
You will immerse yourself in classic literature and learn about innovative writers. This includes Victorian, Romantic, Modernist and Contemporary Literature. You can also explore Scottish literature, African literature, American literature and Post-Colonial approaches.
If you study English and Creative Writing you will learn various writing techniques. You will also study forms of media, including comics and video games. You will explore the role of writers in contemporary society and how to publish your writing professionally.
Our English and Film Studies degree will teach you film origins, filmmaking techniques, and various genres. You will explore classic Hollywood movies, art cinema, and filmmaking from around the world. You will develop skills in screenwriting, media production, and editing using specialist tools.
There are many reasons why you should study one of our English, Creative Writing and Film Studies courses.
- You can attend masterclasses and workshops with authors, publishers and creative industry professionals
- Students have opportunities to bring their work to public audiences. In recent years, students have:
- Been writers-in-residence at the Arbroath Abbey
- Led workshops at the V&A Dundee
- Made creative work in response to contemporary art at the University's Cooper Gallery
- The Dundee University Review of the Arts (DURA) gives students a platform to publish their critical writing. The student-run magazine, The Magdalen, offers a comprehensive experience in publishing.
- The University of Dundee is an international leader in Comics Studies. The University has resources including a dedicated publishing imprint, UniVerse. This publishes comics based on research and work by students.
- The University has had notable success at the Global Undergraduate Awards.
- Europe Regional Lead Winner 2020
- Global Highly Commended Winner 2023
English, Creative Writing and Film Studies is a supportive and inclusive community. You will find a friendly atmosphere in class and events. You may attend poetry readings, open mic nights, film and creating writing clubs, and the annual Being Human festival. Our lively extracurricular culture helps students thrive.
With a degree in English, Creative Writing and Film Studies, you may work as a writer or artist, in publishing, media or cultural institutions. You may also enter a teaching profession from primary to university level and beyond.
Undergraduate courses
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Develop your own, flexible, study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences
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Develop the tools to take your ideas from the first concept to the final draft and learn from professional writers and publishers working today
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Combine the study of traditional English literature with two European languages, and other areas such as comics, theatre, film, and creative writing
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Learn how film is made, how to interpret it critically, and why it has had such a profound impact on the world
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Combine the study of English literature with social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the contemporary period
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Combine traditional and modern English literature studies with the study of both pure and applied maths
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Combine the study of English literature with an examination of modern and ancient philosophical thinking
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Combine the study of traditional and modern English literature with Politics
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Combine literature with the study of how the human mind works from infancy to old age in this flexible MA degree
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Explore all aspects of literary study. This ranges from classical texts from the 16th century to the most innovative writers
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Combine traditional English literature studies with French and newer areas such as comics, theatre, film, and creative writing
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Combine traditional English literature studies with Spanish and newer areas such as comics, theatre, film, and creative writing
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This course gives you the opportunity of securing a place on any of our MA (Hons) degrees within the School of Humanities
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Develop your own flexible study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences
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A flexible part-time degree allowing you to combine study with work or other commitments
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Combine the study of film with an examination of modern and ancient philosophical thinking, to address some of the fundamental questions facing humanity today
Postgraduate courses
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