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Filmmaking and Screen Writing - BA (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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University of the West of Scotland
UCAS CODE: WW68

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Ayr Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    07-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing degree offers you the opportunity to engage creatively and critically with all aspects of Filmmaking. The practical focus of the degree provides you with experience of scriptwriting, pre-production planning & research, hands-on filmmaking, and post-production techniques. This programme is accredited by ScreenSkills Scotland and provides valuable preparation for careers in the creative industries. Develop industry awareness and learn how film operates as a business Study film as an artform, researching significant filmmakers, traditions and innovations Develop essential craft skills to a high standard Build a portfolio of creative work showcasing your expertise The course combines three main strands. The first of these is practical and the focus is on developing competence in a variety of film production roles. The second is focused on screenwriting and developing confidence in presenting ideas on the page. The final strand is broadly focused on the study of film as an artform. This strand encourages students to develop research skills and use these to further develop their own creative development as a budding filmmaker. The three strands are complimentary and inter-connected.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    127th

  • Campus address

    Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    86th out of 92 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    76th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    38th

    3

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