Filmmaking and Screenwriting

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writingFilm studiesPhotography

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Overview

In today's world of multimedia communication, filmmakers and screenwriters work together in an unprecedented variety of contexts. To study Filmmaking and Screenwriting as a joint honours degree is therefore full of possibility and could lead to an innovative, interdisciplinary final year project that draws all your interests together.

Both subject areas nurture your creative development alongside craft and digital skills that are highly prized by 21st century employers.

Filmmaking and Screenwriting is led and taught by experienced filmmakers and screenwriters, industry practitioners and academics, and student performance is assessed entirely by course work. Studying these subject areas in combination could be right for you if your creative interests span working in moving image and other media contexts, and if your curiosity is fired by the creative possibilities of 21st century communication.

Key features

  • High academic standards with an emphasis on critical evaluation, research skills and reflective practice

  • The course offers high quality, well-resourced specialist learning and teaching facilities, and a rounded education with the opportunity to specialise

  • Become part of a vibrant creative community

  • Regular work experience and networking opportunities

  • Innovative approach, with modules on craft and voice, creativity and collaboration and professionalism and employment

  • Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree

    Learn more about the course at our Open Days

    Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.

    Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    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
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, Film studies, Photography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,000