8th in the UK for Film and Visual Culture by The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Explore the history and theory of cinema, tracing the evolution of the moving image and visual culture over the past 100 years.
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Our degree programmes allow you to pursue your study interests while ranging widely across the many exciting areas of English studies.
1st in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction in French Studies by the National Student Survey 2025
Our experts are recognised internationally for their work on French & Francophone culture, politics, society, and history.
Top 5 in the UK for positive responses in Linguistics by the National Student Survey 2025
Discover the world of Language and Linguistics to understand how the human language and speech has advanced to create a bridge between sound and meaning.
1st in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction in Creative Writing by the National Student Survey 2025
Unleash your writing and creative potential with award-winning poets, fiction writers and non-fiction filmmakers!
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