Screenwriting with Film, Television and Radio (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years English literature and creative writing

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Course Overview

The multi-million pound screenwriting industry is the foundation of film and television production. Meet professional writers, network at BAFTA events and attend film festivals on our Screenwriting course.

Why study with us

  • Develop the crafts of film and TV screenwriting and writing for radio to a professional level - and with considerable freedom.

  • Access state-of-the-art facilities in our Media Factory where you can practice various scriptwriting disciplines.

  • Guest speakers from the industry and alumni share experiences of working for ITV London and Pinewood studios, or writing for Holby City and Hollyoaks.

    What you'll do

  • Work experience includes film festivals, writing scripts for student filmmakers and working for professional television companies as writers.

  • Pitch your work at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with work placements awarded to successful students.

  • Be part of the University’s Great Northern Creative Festival – a four-day media showcase bringing together some of the biggest creative talents in the North and across the UK.

    Future Careers

    Screenwriting graduates become writers for television soaps, serials, dramas, radio plays, and the stage. Also, film scriptwriters, producers, script readers and editors, directors, researchers, publicists or presenters.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £22,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £22,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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