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BA (Hons) Film and Theatre (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Cinema and Theatre shape our emotions, our societies, and our futures. Study Film and Theatre at Lancaster to gain interdisciplinary insights and evolve your own artistic voice. You will bridge practice and theory, developing an original narrative through film and theatre projects.

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, Making Theatre 1: Acting, Directing and Collaborating. Year 2 core modules: Global Cinemas, Making Theatre 2: Beyond the Stage. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Independent Project (Film, English, Creative Writing and Media), Making Theatre 3: Advanced Performance Project.

Career pathways

Developing your professional skills is at the core of this course. You will build a portfolio of transferable skills that will serve you in a variety of career pursuits.

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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. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. 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. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, ideally in Performing Arts, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. 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. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. Theatre, Drama or Performance are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. T levels: Distinction overall. We would also expect you to be able to demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. Additional requirements: If you have not studied Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts as one of your qualifications equivalent to A level, then we would expect you to demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre elsewhere in your application. 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

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