Course summary
The BA (Hons) Screenwriting degree has been designed to prepare graduates for employment by providing them with the skillsets required by employers in screen industries. The degree embraces the truth of the adage that “Writers write!” and therefore, with the help of our industry professional tutors, students are required to apply their learning to scripts throughout their time studying with us. This degree provides students with a broad programme that develops their creative voice and writing style while learning how to write step outlines, treatments and scripts for film, television and interactive media. Programme Overview This course is designed to teach students to understand the platforms, audiences, genres, and writing skills that a professional screenwriter needs to develop a successful career.
- 2-year programme intensive fast-track programme including summer terms
- Small class sizes and specialist seminar groups
- High proportion of scheduled contact hours provides new writers with substantial one-to-one development time
- Taught by working industry professionals, including script development executives from the British Film Institute, the Script Factory, BBC and a range of production companies.
- Professional actors will stage much of the students’ work.
- Access equipment and facilities outside of class time
- Access to WritersDuet on School laptops and desktops
- Progression: Students who graduate from this programme may pursue a career as Script Editor or Script Readers for film, TV, games, online content and print.
Modules
Visual Storytelling, Screen Studies, Introduction to Writing Drama, Writing Coverage, Writing for Interactive Storytelling Writing Episodic Drama, Genre Analysis, Adaptation for the Screen, Major Feature Film Project
Assessment method
A variety of written assessments including short scripts, treatments, reports, essays, pitch bibles etc. and presentations No written exams
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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:
- 5N25
- Institution code:
- C34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Entry Criteria can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/international-and-european-students/ English Language Requirements can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/language-requirements/ An overview of TIER 4 VISA information can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/visa-requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Once a Visual Portfolio has been submitted you will be invited to an interview to discuss your portfolio, motivations and previous experiences
Portfolio
https://centralfilmschool.com/supporting-evidence/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £22200 | Whole course |
England | £22200 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £22200 | Whole course |
Scotland | £22200 | Whole course |
Wales | £22200 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £22200 | Whole course |
International | £41500 | Whole course |
EU | £41500 | Whole course |
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
Sponsorship information
Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintainance Loan to support living costs. For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Central Film School London
72 Landor Rd
London
SW9 9PH