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BA Film and Creative Writing at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You have a story to tell, and Birmingham has the programme to help you write your future novel, sonnet or screenplay. Develop your practical skills as a filmmaker and writer. You'll explore film, television and writing in their critical and industry contexts under the guidance of our award-winning, industry expert staff.

Department: Subject: Film and Creative Writing - Undergraduate  |  Duration: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discovering Creative Practice A, Discovering Creative Practice B, Creative Writing Foundation A, Creative Writing Foundation B, Introduction to Film and Television Studies A, Introduction to Film and Television Studies B, Literary Industries: Readers and Markets.

Career pathways

By studying an undergraduate degree in Film and/or Creative Writing at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include critical thinking skills, the ability to think creatively and generate new ideas and teamworking skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 including 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM, plus a B at A level from the preferred subject/s mentioned below. Number of A levels required: 3. We prefer applications from students with at least one A level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years

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