Screenwriting BA (Hons)

Tackling screenwriting at both the creative and academic level, this course places emphasis on learning through practice, giving you the opportunity to focus on areas of interest.

This course engages with ideas on both creative and academic levels. Emphasis is placed on learning through practice and you will have the opportunity to focus on areas of particular interest whilst developing a deeper and real understanding of the demands of screenwriting for film and television.

In addition to their academic work, members of staff also have professional, industry backgrounds and can offer expert advice and support for your work. The range of modules offered is extensive and affords clear opportunities to see your script ideas through to production.

The mandatory modules ensure that by the end of Year 1, all Screenwriting students will write at least two complete scripts of up to 30 minutes and be eligible for the advanced screenwriting module in Year 2, which completes the full length feature. In addition, students will debate the theory of and approaches to film and have opportunities to engage with the film-making process.

The Institute takes on professional commissions and you will be invited and encouraged to become involved in these important initiatives.

You will be encouraged to use industry standard screenwriting software and you will have the opportunity to work in the Digital Arts Centre which has a large, digitally enhanced video studio with lighting rig, blue screen technology, a sound recording studio and two multimedia computer suites with video editing, animation and design software. All these facilities are available to help you produce innovative work.

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UCAS code

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This degree is only available in combination with another course. For the latest information, visit www.ucas.com

Study options

• Dynamic subject area providing creative and challenging approaches to writing for the screen from initial conception to production
• Develops critical and creative approaches to the creation of the film text
• Opportunities to realise your work in production

Joint honours

Screenwriting must be studied as part of a joint degree with another subject.

The combination subjects available are: Animation, Digital Film Production, Drama & Performance, English Language Studies and Film Studies.

The University of Worcester’s degree combinations add breadth to your studies and enhance your employability.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

David Broster
Course Leader
01905 855292
d.broster@worc.ac.uk

240-300 UCAS Tariff points

Modules

Screenwriting Fundamentals (mandatory)
Intermediate Screenwriting (mandatory)
Introduction to Film (mandatory)
Directors on Screen
Introduction to Digital Film-making
Advanced Screenwriting
Film Theory (mandatory)
True Stories
Writing for Television
Film Movements
From Stage to Screen
Research Skills
Independent Study
Screen Adaptation
Contemporary TV Drama
Corporate Digital Video Production
Work Placement
Extension Module

Assessment

You will be assessed through a wide range of methods such as tutor, peer and self assessment, reflective journals, reports, presentations and practical work, scriptwriting, treatments, essays and portfolio.
This encourages independent learning and increases awareness of the conceptual, productive, contextual, critical, personal and interpersonal skills involved in the creative process.

Kate Lane

Student, Screenwriting and Film Studies BA (Hons)

“When I heard about the Screenwriting and Film Studies course I thought it sounded interesting so I decided to give it a go. I had never done
anything like this before, but I just love it.”

Academic department

Institute of Humanities & Creative Arts

“We are a lively community of scholars, researchers and creative practitioners, intent on supporting and encouraging students to expand their intellectual horizons, grow their creative and professional ambitions, and achieve their potential.”
Professor Antonia Payne, Head of Institute

Employability

There are many career path options including working in the digital arts industries, in film and television and arts organisations, and taking up university and school teaching or postgraduate academic and creative writing courses.