Lancaster University

Film and Creative Writing (Study Abroad) : BA Hons

Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK

Course overview

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.

Key highlights

  • Combines film studies with the craft of creative writing
  • Covers early cinema innovations and global film movements
  • Explores novels and theatre alongside cinematic topics
  • Develops writing and film-making skills across different genres
  • Includes a study abroad option within the degree

Entry requirements

  • Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
  • BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
  • A-level: BB — plus BTEC at D; combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International

    The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship

    The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Screenwriter
  • Writer
  • Film-maker
  • Script editor
  • Content writer
  • Film critic

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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