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Filmmaking and Screen Writing BA (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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UCAS CODE: WW68

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Ayr Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • 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

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    86th out of 95 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    156 79%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    64th

    27
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    53rd

    23

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