Film Studies, BA (Hons)

Lancaster University offers an innovative film studies programme that deepens your understanding of global film history while providing hands-on filmmaking experience. Students enjoy 24/7 access to advanced editing suites and equipment, such as cinema-ready digital cameras, and draw inspiration from distinguished academics. The programme leverages Lancaster’s diverse settings—cityscapes, rural areas, and coastlines—for practical projects, preparing you for careers in film production, creative industries, media, and advertising.The curriculum balances theory and practice, exploring topics from silent cinema and the James Bond franchise to modern Asian British films, while analysing cinema’s cultural and political roles. You’ll develop skills through film production modules, including narrative and documentary work, and engage with resources like the British Film Institute partnership, Adobe Creative Cloud, and student initiatives such as the Cut/To journal. In the first year, focus on your major subject with the option to add a minor for added flexibility.