BA (Hons) Film and Creative Writing (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Unlock the art of storytelling by combining film studies with the craft of writing. From early cinema innovations and global film movements to novels and theatre, you’ll engage with a broad spectrum of cinematic and literary topics. At the same time, you’ll hone your writing and film-making skills across different genres.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Film Studies, Introduction to Creative Writing. Year 2 core modules: Global Cinemas, Developing Your Writing Practice, Writing Fiction. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Independent Project (Film, English, Creative Writing and Media), Writing Beyond the Text.

Career pathways

The film, media, and publishing industries are rapidly evolving, with new roles and technologies redefining how we create and share stories. Our Film and Creative Writing programme is designed to equip you with a versatile skills set, helping you develop critical analysis, research, writing and communication skills that prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Film, Media or one other humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Film, Media or one other humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. Ideally this would be in a subject relevant to Film or Media, although this is not essential. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. Film, Media or one other humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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