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.
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Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft. <br/><br/>Programme Highlights <br/><br/>This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to develop industry-accredited skills. <br/><br/>You’ll develop transferable skills in content production, information processing and professional communication – meaning you can develop your portfolio. <br/><br/>This programme is professionally accredited by ScreenSkills. <br/><br/>You’ll have access to the latest digital film technology, cameras and software. <br/><br/>Guest lectures and masterclasses will provide industry insight and further your understanding of key issues within the sector. <br/><br/>Programme Details <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>The programme will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation. <br/><br/>Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally-acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Careers <br/><br/>Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the following roles: <br/><br/>Directors <br/><br/>Camera operators <br/><br/>Editors <br/><br/>Film and TV production <br/><br/>Journalism <br/><br/>Marketing <br/><br/>Management
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Ayr Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WW68
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
UCAS Tariff108 Scottish HigherB,B,B,B International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 For year 2 entry, 28 points required Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM DDM required for Year 2 entry Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3 Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)MMM For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject Scottish Advanced HigherB,C,C For year 2 entry Scottish HNCPass Entry to Year 1 with HNC in one of the following titles: Creative Industries; Professional Writing Skills; Media & Communication Entry to Year 2 with a HNC with B in the graded unit in one of the following titles: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production Scottish HNDPass Entry to Year 3 with a HND with B in the graded unit in one of the following titles: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production A levelB,C,C For year 2 entry, BBB required T LevelPass (C and above) For Year 2 entry, Grade M is required in relevant subject |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |