BA (Hons) Film and Creative Writing (Placement Year) in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Dive into fiction and film studies while crafting your own creative works with guidance from industry professionals including filmmakers, screenwriters, and published authors
Participate in intimate workshop sessions to refine your novels, short stories, poems, and screenplays, while contributing to our student-led literary publications
Enhance your craft with access to state-of-the-art production studios, spacious rehearsal areas, and professional editing and sound facilities
Immerse yourself in the local arts community or journey to the Lake District, a legendary muse for generations of writers and poets
Engage with our dynamic calendar of literary events hosted on campus, online, and in the historic Castle Quarter district
Compelling visuals can influence. Perfectly chosen words can motivate. Enroll with us to master impactful storytelling techniques and hone the abilities required to transform your concepts into compelling written and visual narratives.

A center for cinematic and literary happenings
Pursue film studies within a department consistently ranked among the UK's top ten (Complete University Guide). You'll explore cinematic history, theory, and global production methods.

Beyond our campus-run student cinema, we operate a downtown arts space featuring contemporary independent and international films. Senior students have previously premiered their films at this venue. You'll also enjoy proximity to commercial theaters in Lancaster and Morecambe, plus a lively schedule of literary gatherings.

Our production resources range from Black Magic 4K cameras and Adobe editing programs to sound-isolated editing rooms and professional audio/lighting gear. These facilities provide everything necessary to master fundamental DSLR operation, digital sound recording, and cinematography techniques.

For technical assistance, you can rely on our team of professional filmmakers and screenwriters from the Lancaster Institute of Contemporary Arts, along with our expert technical support staff.