BA (Hons) Film and Theatre in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Lancaster's Film and Theatre degree, delivered by the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA), allows you to explore modern theatrical performance while examining cinema's historical and theoretical aspects.

The Film program at Lancaster offers a dynamic, thought-provoking curriculum that enables in-depth analysis of cinematic works. You'll examine film history, explore movies' cultural impact, and master production techniques while creating short films throughout your three-year program. With various specialized courses available, you'll acquire skills valuable for postgraduate research or careers in media, advertising, and marketing sectors.

The Theatre program at Lancaster introduces groundbreaking 20th and 21st century performance through diverse theoretical and practical methods. You'll develop both analytical and creative abilities suitable for theatrical professions, while also gaining transferable skills valued across multiple industries.

Your academic journey begins with foundational courses like Introduction to Film Studies and Introduction to Theatre Studies. Second-year studies progress to topics including Global Cinema, Performance Composition, and LICA's interdisciplinary Critical Reflections module. For your final year, you can select from specialized Film and Theatre offerings such as Advanced Film Theory, Film and Comic Books, Contemporary British Theatre, and Applied Theatre Practice.