Film and Philosophy

Lancaster’s combined film and philosophy degree is taught jointly by academics in the lancaster institute for the contemporary arts and the department of politics, philosophy and religion. your degree aims to provide you with the information and theoretical frameworks for understanding films as crucial cultural artefacts. you’ll have the opportunity to study the aesthetic importance of cinema in the context of an increasingly visual and media-oriented culture, while investigating the connections between contemporary art, theatre, music and film. lancaster’s course is academic rather than vocational, but you will have the opportunity at each year of the programme to make your own digital film using the university’s film equipment

Placements team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective cvs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. in addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself in a professional manner to employers. this optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments. the university will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies. placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Lancaster's film and philosophy graduates have had the opportunity to develop strong research, analytical and communication skills, which open doors in many sectors. some graduates pursue postgraduate vocational training in media-related professions, such as broadcast and print journalism, or take their skills into promotional and marketing roles. many graduates go on to follow one of the postgraduate ma degrees offered at lancaster; undertake vocational postgraduate training in media-related professions such as journalism, or pursue careers in law, computing consultancy, finance and local government. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: