Filmmaking and Screen Writing
University of the West of ScotlandFilmmaking and Screen Writing BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of the West of Scotland, based in Cumbernauld, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is BCC.
A-Level Entry
BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
108 points
Typical offer · UCAS
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
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Cumbernauld
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Ayr
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
Related Courses
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
- Cumbernauld
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ