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BA(Hons) Screenwriting

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If you love films and books, and you are keen to develop skills in writing for the screen, then this could be the course for you. Youll learn screenwriting methods and techniques as well as gaining a solid grounding in the fundamentals of creative writing across a range of genres. Alongside your own creative practice, you will deepen your understanding of the film and screen production industries, and your appreciation of excellence in writing. Along the way, you will develop skills in research, analysis, and debate. You will also get the chance to work collaboratively with other writers and screen production practitioners. The course will equip you with the practical skills required to pitch your own projects and to polish original work to a professional standard. 95% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates). You will also be a member of our English and Creative Writing community, where you will work supportively alongside other developing writers. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with actors, composers, directors, and filmmakers. We offer a wide range of module options to choose from, diverse and engaging forms of assessment, and excellent employment prospects. You'll learn to navigate industry-standard digital resources and to present your ideas using the latest media.

General Eligibility

Be employed in healthcare and supported to undertake the course by your employer. Have BBB at A-Level. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course, DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at Grade B, or a Pass in Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit. In addition, you must have completed 12 years of general education and have GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Final Year
Core modules: Script in Pre-Production Screenwriting Project 2 Option modules: Choose two from a list which may include: Digital Streaming Platforms: YouTube, Netflix and Beyond Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film Screens Aesthetics Fantasy, Horror and Cult Film Experimental Writing
2 Year One
Introduction to Screenwriting Writing and Thinking Creatively Storytelling and Editing Literary Genres
3 Year Three
Placement Year
4 Year Two
Core modules Screenwriting and Genre Writing Beyond the Page Screenwriting Project 1 English Literature Work Placement Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: From Studio to Social Media: Media Careers and Entrepreneurship Production Management Film and Television Fandom and Participatory Media Planet/Hollywood: Contemporary Global Cinema

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

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