
Screenwriting with Film, Television and Radio BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Screenwriting with Film, Television and Radio BA (Hons)
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.
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<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>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. <br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You will experience real world industry practices, including a Writers Room.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn skills across a variety of disciplines. This includes film, TV, theatre, radio and video games, increasing your employment opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from the University’s industry links with the BBC, ITV, MediaCityUK and other media organisations across the UK.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Get the chance to win placements with screenwriting industry professionals at our cJAM media event.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Attend guest lectures and workshops involving high profile scriptwriters, directors, producers and agents.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access a variety of screenwriting industry networking events. Past events have included Aesthetica Short Film Festival and BAFTA Masterclasses.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>Wondering how to become a screenwriter? Our screenwriting degree programs will help you develop your scriptwriting skills to a professional level. With these skills, youll have the opportunity to pursue a career within the media industry.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W810
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
96 to 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
96 to 112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
96 to 112 UCAS points
A level
96 to 112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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