Film Studies BA Hons 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Lancaster University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Cinema shapes our emotions, our societies, and our futures. Develop your own unique voice with us –exploring rich cinema history and theories and using them to inspire your own practical film projects. From its cityscape and rural backdrops to its coastal charm – Lancaster’s surroundings provide an ideal film setting. You'll graduate with a combination of intellectual and practical skills, in close film analysis, indispensable for critical and creative pursuits.
Why Lancaster?

  • Deepen your knowledge of global film history through our exciting programme while also gaining practical film-making experience
  • Benefit from 24/7 access to our editing suites and specialist equipment, including cinema-ready digital cameras and workshop spaces
  • Gain inspiration from our team of distinguished academics, passionate filmmakers and experienced industry professionals
  • Immerse yourself in Lancaster’s stunning surroundings - the perfect backdrop for your films
  • Equip yourself for an exciting career in film production, the creative industries and related professions such as media or advertising
Film from all angles


Dive into the fascinating world of film, studying cinema and its history from international perspectives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the development of cinema, from Victorian novelty films to the thriving global industries of the 21st century. Underpinned by film theory, you will draw on literary theory, social and political theory, philosophy, and psychoanalysis, giving you a deep understanding and a broad view of the influences that helped shape the film industry today.
You will build on your practical skills by delving into cinematography, editing, and sound, whilst also exploring film-making styles such as narrative, documentary and experimental. Together with global film practices, storytelling and scriptwriting, and gender and politics in film, you will be introduced to a wide range of themes that will influence the work you produce throughout your degree and your future career. From tackling the superhero genre through a powerful microfilm, to an award-winning film that provides a ‘women’s lens’ on the fear of walking home alone at night, past graduates have explored a wealth of topics through exciting film projects.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Cinema shapes our emotions, our societies, and our futures. Develop your own unique voice with us –exploring rich cinema history and theories and using them to inspire your own practical film projects. From its cityscape and rural backdrops to its coastal charm – Lancaster’s surroundings provide an ideal film setting. You'll graduate with a combination of intellectual and practical skills, in close film analysis, indispensable for critical and creative pursuits.
Why Lancaster?

  • Deepen your knowledge of global film history through our exciting programme while also gaining practical film-making experience
  • Benefit from 24/7 access to our editing suites and specialist equipment, including cinema-ready digital cameras and workshop spaces
  • Gain inspiration from our team of distinguished academics, passionate filmmakers and experienced industry professionals
  • Immerse yourself in Lancaster’s stunning surroundings - the perfect backdrop for your films
  • Equip yourself for an exciting career in film production, the creative industries and related professions such as media or advertising
Film from all angles


Dive into the fascinating world of film, studying cinema and its history from international perspectives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the development of cinema, from Victorian novelty films to the thriving global industries of the 21st century. Underpinned by film theory, you will draw on literary theory, social and political theory, philosophy, and psychoanalysis, giving you a deep understanding and a broad view of the influences that helped shape the film industry today.
You will build on your practical skills by delving into cinematography, editing, and sound, whilst also exploring film-making styles such as narrative, documentary and experimental. Together with global film practices, storytelling and scriptwriting, and gender and politics in film, you will be introduced to a wide range of themes that will influence the work you produce throughout your degree and your future career. From tackling the superhero genre through a powerful microfilm, to an award-winning film that provides a ‘women’s lens’ on the fear of walking home alone at night, past graduates have explored a wealth of topics through exciting film projects.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
32+

3 Years
Sep

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