BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screen Writing at University of the West of Scotland

The BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing degree offers you the opportunity to engage creatively and critically with all aspects of Filmmaking. The practical focus of the degree provides you with experience of scriptwriting, pre-production planning & research, hands-on filmmaking, and post-production techniques. This programme is accredited by ScreenSkills Scotland and provides valuable preparation for careers in the creative industries.

Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Ayr: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course combines three main strands. The first of these is practical and the focus is on developing competence in a variety of film production roles. The second is focused on screenwriting and developing confidence in presenting ideas on the page. The final strand is broadly focused on the study of film as an artform. Year 4 (Honours): Learn a Language, Study Modern Languages, Open Days and events, Undergraduate open days and events, Clearing entry requirements, More on Clearing Entry Requirements, Entry Requirements, What qualifications do you need?. Year 1: Scottish Highers, Standard Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points, Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points), UWS Foundation Academy, Foundation Apprenticeship, UWS Next Steps to University module, Top-Up, LEAPS. Year 2: SQA Advanced Highers, BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points), A-Levels, BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points), T Level, Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject (120 Tariff points), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, 28 points. Year 3: HND, Creative Media, Communication with Media, Media Analysis & Production, English Language Requirements, ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOST COURSES, overall score 6.0, no sub-test less than 5.5.

Career pathways

UWS graduates work as script editors, directors, camera operators and editors. The growth in the independent production sectors in Scotland and the UK, has broadened career opportunities in the industry. In addition to film and television production, graduates also work in journalism, marketing, management and education. Further study is possible at MA and PhD level.

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