Creative Writing and Screenwriting BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Creative Writing and Screenwriting BA (Hons)
Develop your skills as a writer for both the page and the screen
This degree gives you skills in creative writing alongside an in-depth understanding of writing for the screen.
You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.
In addition, you will study the various forms and processes of screenwriting. from initial outlines through to fully realised film and TV scripts.
You will learn from our team of pract...
<strong>Develop your skills as a writer for both the page and the screen</strong><br/><br/>This degree gives you skills in creative writing alongside an in-depth understanding of writing for the screen.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.<br/><br/>In addition, you will study the various forms and processes of screenwriting. from initial outlines through to fully realised film and TV scripts.<br/><br/>You will learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists and screenwriters, who will help develop your skills and support your learning.<br/><br/><strong>On this course you will:</strong><br/>• Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels and creative non-fiction.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines and processes of writing for the screen.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with Digital Film Production students to see your screenplays come to life.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WP88
Institution Code
C58
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended Project
The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).
A level
B,B,C
B,C,C
English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| International | £16,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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