BA (Hons) Film and Philosophy at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Cinema shapes our emotions, our societies, and our futures. This course in Film and Philosophy gives you an exciting opportunity to develop your unique voice alongside engaging with fundamental philosophical questions about human existence, truth and knowledge, right and wrong, politics and justice, art, faith and reason. Exploring rich cinema history and theories, you will use these to inspire your own written assignments and practical film projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Film Studies, Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, British Cinema, Ethics: How Should I Live?. Year 2 core modules: Global Cinemas, Language, Communication and Knowledge, Applied Philosophy: Decisions that Change the World. Year 3 core modules: Independent Project (Film, English, Creative Writing and Media), Philosophy and Popular Culture.

Career pathways

The film industry is constantly evolving, with new roles and technologies transforming how we create and consume content. Through this programme, you will build a portfolio of transferable skills that will serve you in a variety of professional contexts.

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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 3 years

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

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