Filmmaking and Screen Writing

University of the West of Scotland
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

108 points

About this course

Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme.

Offering a unique balance between film theory, filmmaking and scriptwriting, you’ll develop industry-accredited skills that’ll give you a competitive edge in the creative sector.

With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft.

Programme Highlights

This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to develop industry-accredited skills.

You’ll develop transferable skills in content production, information processing and professional communication – meaning you can develop your portfolio.

This programme is professionally accredited by ScreenSkills.

You’ll have access to the latest digital film technology, cameras and software.

Guest lectures and masterclasses will provide industry insight and further your understanding of key issues within the sector.

Programme Details

The BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries.

The programme will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation.

Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally-acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers.

As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work from our teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub.

Careers

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the following roles:

Directors

Camera operators

Editors

Film and TV production

Journalism

Marketing

Management

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 108 points
Scottish Higher BBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher BCC
BTEC MMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Ayr

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Cumbernauld

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
3412 Authors, writers and translators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Ayr
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism