BA (Hons) Film and Creative Writing at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BA Film and Creative Writing combines practical filmmaking with creative writing, screenwriting and the study of film and literature. Students explore how stories are created and developed across film, screenwriting, fiction and other creative forms, combining hands-on production with critical study.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Contemporary Texts and Contexts, The Writer's Toolkit, Approaches to Film and Media and Introduction to Screenwriting. Later years include film studies, film production and creative writing options and a capstone module.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in film and television (filmmakers, screenwriters, directors, editors, creative producers), publishing and writing, creative industries, media and communications, education and outreach, or postgraduate study in film and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. Essex accepts A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points; acceptability of some non-A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an equivalent accepted test; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS requirement. Applications are made through UCAS (Essex institution code E70).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK tuition fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year; full year abroad: 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International tuition fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year; full year abroad: 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years

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