BA (Hons) Screenwriting at University of Suffolk

Do you have an idea for a film or television show? Have you been inspired by the latest cinematic blockbuster or hit streaming series? The BA (Hons) Screenwriting course at the University of Suffolk is the perfect way to launch an exciting career writing for the big (or not so big) screen.

Faculty: School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology  |  Duration: Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations of Screenwriting: Character Development, Story Structure and Film Analysis, Foundations of Screenwriting: Character and Screen Idea Development, and Representation in Film, Radio, Television and Film Genre and History, Film Genre and Introduction to Writing Television Drama. Year 2: Developing Television Pilots and Film Shorts, Writing Television Pilots and Film Shorts, Research Methods, Advanced Screenwriting Skills, and Developing Feature Films, Advanced Screenwriting Skills and Writing for Feature Films. Year 3: Development and Research, Professional Practice Skills, Development and Story Design, Final Project and Professional Practice.

Career pathways

With the evolution of digital technology, there has been a shift in the definition of screenwriting. Since we now live in a primarily visual culture, narratives and content are in great demand across a variety of platforms.

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