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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PL37

Film, Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year)

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,750Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Film, Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year) at Lancaster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme explores how media and film shape identities, values, and perspectives. Blending theory with hands-on skills, we help you develop as a critical thinker and creative filmmaker. Stand out from other graduates with your more diverse skill set - from film production techniques to a broad understanding of the media and creative industries. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Gender and sexualities
Race
Artificial intelligence
Media ethics
UCAS Code:PL37
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Film, Media or one other humanities subject considered desirable but not essential

International Baccalaureate

32 points

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£22,000£26,000
3 years£14,500£19,500£28,500
5 years£19,500£23,500£33,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

MeritCountry-specific

India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Film, Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#157QS World
#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
165+Courses

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