Film and Creative Writing (Study Abroad)

Unlock the art of storytelling by combining film studies with the craft of writing. From early cinema innovations and global film movements to novels and theatre, you’ll engage with a broad spectrum of cinematic and literary topics. At the same time, you’ll hone your writing and film-making skills across different genres. The combination of skills, knowledge and experience that you gain on this degree will enable you to stand out from other graduates and claim a fascinating and rewarding career.

Why Lancaster?

Deepen your knowledge of global film history and creative writing techniques, while also developing hands-on film-making skills

Access professional production facilities, including cinema-ready cameras, sound-proofed editing suites, and rehearsal spaces

Learn from distinguished academics, professional filmmakers, screenwriters, and published authors with both industry insights and creative expertise

Discover Lancaster’s inspiring surroundings—from historic city to rural charm, coastal landscapes to the nearby Lake District, it’s a landscape that has inspired generations of writers and film-makers

Prepare for a career in the creative industries with a portfolio showcasing your storytelling voice across both page and screen

Putting theory and concepts into practice

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of storytelling. Combine an in-depth understanding of the theory behind both writing and film with hands-on experience as a writer and film-maker. This course is designed to help you master the skills needed to craft a story and bring it to life on page or film.

We provide a collaborative, dynamic environment. Through small group writing workshops, you will have the opportunity to develop your stories, poetry, or scripts, with feedback from experienced writers. From pre- to post-production, you’ll gain familiarity with industry-standard film equipment and software and develop your understanding of cinematic techniques.

Throughout the course, you will deploy your creativity, critical thinking, and ability to communicate effectively. You will have opportunities to pursue your own interests within film and creative writing; you might, for example, explore fantasy worlds in books and games, global film practices, or film adaptations of novels. Previous students have created films such as:

• Tommy the Superhero – A short film that tackles the superhero genre and it’s exploited narrative.

• Out of My Place – An immigrant musical that attempts to recontextualise the dream ballet through an immigrant story.

Whether your goal is to create compelling narratives for film, write powerful fiction, or pursue a role in the creative industries, Lancaster’s Film and Creative Writing programme offers the ideal foundation. You’ll leave with a diverse portfolio that reflects your unique storytelling abilities and be equipped to make a meaningful impact in your chosen field.

Exceptional resources

You will have access to top-of-the-line production equipment so you can create your own original content. Make use of our cinema-ready digital cameras with prime lenses, DSLR cameras, versatile set lighting, grip equipment and full access to Adobe Creative Cloud in our acoustic editing suites. We have everything you need to learn the fundamentals of digital audio and camerawork in our specialist production facilities, ensuring you can put your ideas into practice. Whenever you need support, you can turn to our skilled technicians who are on hand to support your studies.

Study abroad
The study abroad option is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is thinking of working abroad during their career or who simply wants the experience of living and studying overseas as part of their degree.

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