BA (Hons) Film and Theatre (Placement Year)

The Film and Theatre (Placement Year) BA Hons programme at Lancaster University is a three-year degree that combines intensive study of film and theatre, along with an integrated placement year. The course offers students practical filmmaking experience, traditional film studies, and core theatre studies. With a broad range of modules, students are encouraged to explore and engage with multiple forms of performance and cinema in different historical contexts. Course Content: The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, screenings, and practical workshops. The first year lays a strong foundation in film studies and theatre and then progresses towards more specialized topics in the second year. The third year focuses on practical experience during a placement year, followed by the final year where students can tailor their own modules and work on a large scale final year project.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Introduction to Film Studies, Introduction to Theatre Studies, British Cinema, World Theatre, Documentary Filmmaking, and Devised Theatre.Accreditations: Information on specific accreditations for this course is not available.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme are equipped with a unique set of skills suitable for various careers in film, theatre, media, education, marketing and events management, among others. The integrated placement year also offers real-world industry experience to help enhance the students' employability. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.