Filmmaking and Screen Writing BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Filmmaking and Screen Writing BA (Hons)

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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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Ayr Campus

Course Address
University Avenue
Ayr
KA8 0SX

Application Details

Course Code

WW68

Institution Code

U40

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

108

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

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 Higher

B,C,C

For year 2 entry

Scottish HNC

Pass

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 HND

Pass

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 level

B,C,C

For year 2 entry, BBB required

T Level

Pass (C and above)

For Year 2 entry, Grade M is required in relevant subject

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,500

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