30Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course Overview Screenwriting is a multi-million-pound industry and is the foundation of all film, TV, theatre, and radio production. This screenwriting bachelor degree will help prepare you for a career as a professional scriptwriter. Why study with us
- You will experience real world industry practices, including a Writers Room.
- Learn skills across a variety of disciplines. This includes film, TV, theatre, radio and video games, increasing your employment opportunities.
- Benefit from the University’s industry links with the BBC, ITV, MediaCityUK and other media organisations across the UK.
- Get the chance to win placements with screenwriting industry professionals at our cJAM media event.
- Attend guest lectures and workshops involving high profile scriptwriters, directors, producers and agents.
- Access a variety of screenwriting industry networking events. Past events have included Aesthetica Short Film Festival and BAFTA Masterclasses.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D* - DD
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM - MMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D* - DD
T Level - P - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE