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- Filmmaking and Screen Writing BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Ayr Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme. Offering a unique balance between film theory, filmmaking and scriptwriting, you’ll develop industry-accredited skills that’ll give you a competitive edge in the creative sector. With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft. Programme Highlights This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to develop industry-accredited skills. You’ll develop transferable skills in content production, information processing and professional communication – meaning you can develop your portfolio. This programme is professionally accredited by ScreenSkills. You’ll have access to the latest digital film technology, cameras and software. Guest lectures and masterclasses will provide industry insight and further your understanding of key issues within the sector. Programme Details The BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries. The programme will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation. Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally-acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers. As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work from our teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub. Careers Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the following roles: Directors Camera operators Editors Film and TV production Journalism Marketing Management
Application deadline
29 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
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- UCAS Points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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University information
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University League Table
128th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
86th out of 95 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 198156 79%13th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%64th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%53rd
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