BA (Hons) Sociology and Film (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Studying Sociology helps you make sense of how society works - and why it doesn’t work in the same way for everyone. This understanding of social theories, together with film history and theory, will help you see film through a different lens. You’ll also work on your own film projects using Lancaster’s cityscape, rural backdrops and coastal scenery as a backdrop.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | 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: Thinking Sociologically, Researching Society: Principles and Practices, Introduction to Film Studies. Year 2 core modules: Global Social Theory: Connecting Sociologies, Global Cinemas. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 optional modules include Sociology Independent Project, Independent Project (Film, English, Creative Writing and Media), Advanced Sociological Theories and Applications, Environment and Society: Crisis, Justice and Change, Health, Bodies and Social Reproduction.

Career pathways

This degree provides an impressive combination of practical skills and theory. You’ll develop critical analysis, research, presentation and writing skills, as well as hands-on experience with film-making equipment, editing software, and project management — valuable assets across a wide range of career paths.

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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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