BA (Hons) Creative Writing for Film at Arts University Bournemouth

Are you ready to join the next generation of storytellers and turn your passion for film into a career? Whether you want to write feature films or short film screenplays, live action or animated films, or even other forms of screen-based writing including video games and television, studying BA (Hons) Creative Writing for Film at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) will help you develop skills to express yourself and… Delve into the world of screenwriting, covering everything from treatment to final screenplay. Network with guest speakers and mentors, including a diverse range of internationally renowned screenwriters, writer-directors, and production companies.

Faculty: Bournemouth Film School  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: In your first year, you'll explore the fundamental creative and critical toolkits that you’ll need for university and beyond. Level 5: Your second year looks beyond university, developing a practical understanding of the film and screenwriting industries and where you can take your writing in the future. Level 6: Your final year offers a unique opportunity to be paired with a professional screenwriter who will offer feedback on your works-in-progress.

Career pathways

We offer opportunities to develop practical, employable and transferrable skills to prepare you for a range of future careers. You'll gain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of industry routes including how to get your screenplay produced, how to pitch your ideas to directors/producers, and how to market your work.

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