Film and English Literature - Placement Year (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

The Film and English Literature - Placement Year (Hons) course from Lancaster University provides a strong foundation in narrative forms and techniques, equipping you with a versatile skill set for careers in the creative industries, media, publishing, and more.

Combining an in-depth exploration of literary works with rich cinema history and practical film-making, this course expertly blends the study of literature with film.

Explore the fascinating world of film, covering topics from global cinema history, innovative storytelling strategies and influential movements to contemporary media practices. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll not only analyse film theory but also build on your practical film-making skills. You will study cinematography, editing, and sound, whilst exploring film-making styles such as narrative, documentary and experimental, providing you with the skills to create your own short films.

Through studying English Literature, you’ll explore a vast range of texts, from ancient myths to contemporary graphic novels, as well as a host of different voices, themes, and forms. This programme encourages active, transformative reading, connecting literature with broader themes such as politics, ecology, gender, theology, fashion, film, and philosophy.

This all makes ideal subject material for you to bring into your film-making. For example, former student Isobel Turner created a thought-provoking documentary, Femininity, that discussed the interaction between femininity and feminism from multiple perspectives, drawing on a range of film and literary sources to focus on the beauty of bodies.

Career opportunities:

Film and English Literature at Lancaster is designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in a wide variety of creative industries. As the worlds of film, media, and publishing continue to evolve, this programme prepares you to adapt to new roles and technologies in both traditional and emerging fields. Whether you’re interested in storytelling on screen, analysing literary texts, or exploring how visual and written narratives intersect, you will be well-prepared to make your mark in a dynamic job market.

Graduates from our Film and English Literature programme find success in a range of roles including:

• Film and media producer

• Publishing specialist

• Print and digital editor

• Advertising executive

• Marketing executive

• Broadcast and print journalist

• Film programming curator

• Script Supervisor

• Screenwriter

• Content producer

• Arts Manager

• Teacher

The programme also lays a strong foundation for further specialisation through postgraduate study. Many graduates pursue advanced training at esteemed institutions such as the London Film School, the Met Film School, and the National Film and Television School.