BA (Hons) Film and English Literature (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Studying Film and English Literature at Lancaster offers a comprehensive exploration of storytelling across different media, blending the critical study of film aesthetics, theory, and cultural impact with practical film production experience. By engaging with a wide range of texts, this programme provides a strong foundation in narrative forms and techniques, equipping you with a versatile skill set for careers in the creative industries, media, publishing, and more. Combining an in-depth exploration of literary works with rich cinema history and practical film-making, this course expertly blends the study of literature with film.

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

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Film Studies, Literature in Time. Year 2 core modules: Global Cinemas, Literary Adaptation, Critical Practice. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Independent Project (Film, English, Creative Writing and Media), Contemporary Literature.

Career pathways

Film and English Literature at Lancaster is designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in a wide variety of creative industries. As the worlds of film, media, and publishing continue to evolve, this programme prepares you to adapt to new roles and technologies in both traditional and emerging fields.

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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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