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Film and Creative Writing (Placement Year) at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Lancaster University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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28Jun
Lancaster University Open Day
Undergraduate
12Jul
Lancaster University Open Day
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13Sep
Lancaster University Open Day
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Course summary

Unlock the art of storytelling by combining film studies with the craft of writing. From early cinema innovations and global film movements to novels and theatre, you’ll engage with a broad spectrum of cinematic and literary topics. At the same time, you’ll hone your writing and film-making skills across different genres. The combination of skills, knowledge and experience that you gain on this degree will enable you to stand out from other graduates and claim a fascinating and rewarding career. Why Lancaster?

  • Deepen your knowledge of global film history and creative writing techniques, while also developing hands-on film-making skills
  • Access professional production facilities, including cinema-ready cameras, sound-proofed editing suites, and rehearsal spaces
  • Learn from distinguished academics, professional filmmakers, screenwriters, and published authors with both industry insights and creative expertise
  • Discover Lancaster’s inspiring surroundings—from historic city to rural charm, coastal landscapes to the nearby Lake District, it’s a landscape that has inspired generations of writers and film-makers
  • Prepare for a career in the creative industries with a portfolio showcasing your storytelling voice across both page and screen
Putting theory and concepts into practice Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of storytelling. Combine an in-depth understanding of the theory behind both writing and film with hands-on experience as a writer and film-maker. This course is designed to help you master the skills needed to craft a story and bring it to life on page or film. We provide a collaborative, dynamic environment. Through small group writing workshops, you will have the opportunity to develop your stories, poetry, or scripts, with feedback from experienced writers. From pre- to post-production, you’ll gain familiarity with industry-standard film equipment and software and develop your understanding of cinematic techniques. Throughout the course, you will deploy your creativity, critical thinking, and ability to communicate effectively. You will have opportunities to pursue your own interests within film and creative writing; you might, for example, explore fantasy worlds in books and games, global film practices, or film adaptations of novels. Whether your goal is to create compelling narratives for film, write powerful fiction, or pursue a role in the creative industries, Lancaster’s Film and Creative Writing programme offers the ideal foundation. You’ll leave with a diverse portfolio that reflects your unique storytelling abilities and be equipped to make a meaningful impact in your chosen field. Exceptional resources You will have access to top-of-the-line production equipment so you can create your own original content. Make use of our cinema-ready digital cameras with prime lenses, DSLR cameras, versatile set lighting, grip equipment and full access to Adobe Creative Cloud in our acoustic editing suites. We have everything you need to learn the fundamentals of digital audio and camerawork in our specialist production facilities, ensuring you can put your ideas into practice. A creative community Studying film and writing in Lancaster offers a rich, creative community that extends from our campus to the city’s Castle Quarter and beyond. Participate in our student-run cinema, where you can show your films, our vibrant student Film Society, or LA1TV – our Student Union television station. If you are interested in writing, publishing, and editing you could choose to get involved in one of our four student-run literary journals: Cake, Flash, Lux and Errant or our online student led film magazine, Cut/To, and build on your skills outside of the classroom. Your Placement Year Sometimes known as a year in industry, your placement year will take place between your second and final year of study and this will extend your degree to four years.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PW39
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Qualification requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on our fees, please see www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Film and Creative Writing (Placement Year) at Lancaster University - UCAS