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Course summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** Course summary:

  • Learn how to write scripts for film and television.
  • Gain insights from real industry figures into how to sell your screenplays.
  • Learn from a team of established screenwriters.
  • Benefit from excellent facilities for film study including a purpose-built cinema
  • Join at the foundation year and develop your personal skills, awareness of resources and commitment to the subject
This course focuses on the practical and critical elements of screenwriting. Through practice-based learning and theoretical study, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to fulfil your potential in the world of film and TV. How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. During the foundation year, you will develop a good base of knowledge, but also the personal skills and awareness of resources that will help you manage your studies effectively and be self-motivated. You will attend writing workshops, lectures and screenings. You will gain a knowledge and understanding of the subject, but also hone your writing skills. At every level of this course you will have the opportunity to write scripts and work with other students to create content. You will also have the chance to work with industry professionals. Previous guests have included screenwriters, directors, agents and producers. You learn through:
  • workshops
  • lectures
  • seminars
  • group work
  • industry visits and field trips
  • independent study
  • attending film festivals and special screening events
Applied learning - Work placements You’ll collaborate with a wide network of industry, charity, and community partners — showcasing your knowledge and skills. In the foundation year, you will undertake a series of projects that respond to real world debates. In your second year you’ll have the opportunity to work on a radio serial drama or short film production as part of your second year work placement module. Field trips We run regular field trips to the Bradford Widescreen Weekend film festival, Berlin International Film Festival, the BFI and BBC Media City, and we also have a writers' retreat residential trip as part of the third year of study. Trips start from the beginning of the foundation year and continue throughout your studies Networking opportunities We have a variety of networking opportunities with organisations such as the BBC, Warp Film, BFI Film Hub North and Sheffield Live. We also bring in a wide range of industry professionals to deliver masterclasses and offer one-to-one guidance in some cases. Previous visiting professionals have included: screenwriters, agents, directors, producers, new talent co-ordinators and festival organisers.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. Year 1 - Compulsory modules: Talent Accelerator Year 2 - Compulsory modules: Cinema And Genre Film Analysis Film Consumption Reading Scripts Writing For The Screen Writing Visual Stories Year 3 - Compulsory modules: Developing The Premise Half Hour Script Ideas Into Action Elective modules: British Cinema On The Box Rights, Camera, Action Screen Storytelling Show Business Year 4 - Optional modules: Placement Year Final year - Compulsory modules: Final Script Scratch Night Elective modules: Film Education Film Programming Games Narratives Making Comedy Professional Film Writing

Assessment method

Coursework

How to apply

25Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C013
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/film-and-performance/ba-honours-screenwriting-and-film-with-foundation-year/full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that the information provided on this web page relates to 2023 courses and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/film-and-performance/ba-honours-screenwriting-and-film-with-foundation-year/full-time/

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/film-and-performance/ba-honours-screenwriting-and-film-with-foundation-year/full-time/

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Screenwriting and Film with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS