BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film Studies at University of Hull

Programme overview

A joint degree developing writing across scriptwriting, non-fiction, short stories, the novel and poetry while studying film and television as art, history, culture, entertainment and commerce. Students can gain placement experience through Screen Yorkshire's Connected Campus scheme.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers The Writer's Toolkit, Introduction to Filmmaking, Screen Storytelling, Facts into Art, Poetry, Performance, Play and Screening Identities. Year 2 has Collaborative Creative Project and Scriptwriting with options such as Short Film, Filmmaking Techniques and Public Service Media. Final year has a Creative Writing Portfolio and an Independent Research Project (Film), with options such as Screen Production Projects and Writing the Novel.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in film, TV and theatre as a playwright, director, scriptwriter or presenter, or pursue careers in publishing, advertising or marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points (A levels BBC to CCC; BTEC DMM to MMM); contextual offer 96 points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points; Access to HE Diploma pass with 96-112 UCAS tariff points. The whole application is considered, including achievements, work experience and extracurricular activities. Foundation-year route (4 years): typical offer 48 UCAS points (A levels EEE; BTEC PPP) from Level 3 qualifications; an essay and/or interview may be used to assess related experience and aptitude. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee for the standard full-time course as listed for 2027 entry. Foundation-year fee (home GBP 5,760 where classroom-based) excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee as listed for 2027 entry. Foundation-year fee (home GBP 5,760 where classroom-based) excluded. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/7597ac97-9303-20ba-22f3-65e6732f4005

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