BA (Hons) Film Studies (Placement Year)

Lancaster University offers the Film Studies (Placement Year) BA Hons (P304) course specially designed to provide students with an understanding of both the theory and practice of film making. Over the three years, students are exposed to a comprehensive history of film and various film-associated disciplines like cinema, television and animation.Course Content: In the first year, students are introduced to the different terminologies, technologies, and theories of film-making. The second year offers a more practical approach, as students actively participate in making their own films. The third year is when students undertake their placement year, giving them real-world, industrial experience. The final year allows students to refine their knowledge and apply everything they’ve learned in their own independent project.Key Modules: The key modules that form part of the curriculum are “Introduction to Film Studies”, “World Cinema: Hollywood and Beyond”, “Film Criticism”, “Documentary: Theory and Practice”, “Silent Cinema”, “Television and Wild Life and Environmental Film-Making”.Accreditations: While the course page doesn't mention any specific accreditations, Lancaster University’s Film Studies department has been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research impact in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).Future Careers: This degree provides the necessary skills for a career in the film industry and opens up paths in media-related jobs, teaching or academia. Film graduates can work in a range of roles such as film directors, film producers, and television broadcasters.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.