Course Overview

Screenwriting at Worcester emphasizes learning through practice, giving you the opportunity to nurture your love of story and refine your skills as a writer and media practitioner for the 21st century. You'll develop your own voice by learning a variety of scriptwriting techniques, building industry awareness, and engaging with prospective employers. You'll have opportunities to see your work in production through the University's Digital Arts Centre, Journalism Labs, and Drama Studios. Our lecturers have both academic and professional expertise, with strong industry backgrounds, so they are well-placed to challenge your writing abilities and help you create professional networks.

Screenwriting develops student skills in the practice of writing for a variety of formats, helping graduates to enter the media industry with a substantial portfolio of original scripts. The course also introduces the writer to the many possible areas of employment within the TV, film, and radio industries, as well as opportunities within web-based narrative production and gaming. This course also provides a strong basis for further postgraduate study and academic research

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points (for example, BCC at A-Level)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Apprentices whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS 6 (with no less than 5.5 in any component).