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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 ...
**Course Overview**<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the crafts of film and TV screenwriting and writing for radio to a professional level - and with considerable freedom.<br/><br/><br/>- Access state-of-the-art facilities in our Media Factory where you can practice various scriptwriting disciplines.<br/><br/><br/>- Guest speakers from the industry and alumni share experiences of working for ITV London and Pinewood studios, or writing for Holby City and Hollyoaks. <br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Work experience includes film festivals, writing scripts for student filmmakers and working for professional television companies as writers.<br/><br/><br/>- Pitch your work at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with work placements awarded to successful students. <br/><br/><br/>- 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. <br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers**<br/><br/>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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F478
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
MPP
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Not Accepted
MPP
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points at A2
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