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London Contemporary Dance School, The Place

1 play-writing courses GREATER LONDON
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MA Screendance
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Year 1
  • Making Screen dance
  • Situating Screendance
  • Communicating Screendance
  • Final Project
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University of Derby

1 play-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 48th
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The location, near the peak district, is just beautiful. Derby is such a well connected city, transport wise, making it easy to travel in from neighbouring towns. The size of the university plays to an advantage, which is close knit classes and groups. The lecturers are passionate and involved. The lectures are enjoyable and interactive. The sign in processes, library processes, online digital tools, etc. are convenient and easy to understand.

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University of Chichester

1 play-writing courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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I have really enjoyed the friends I have made and the opportunities for joining clubs, societies and activities around campus and the city. I live in Stockbridge, and think that benches in the middle square would be helpful as sometimes you would like to get out of the flat, but don’t want to have to walk all the way to town, or the parks. Especially now that the weather is nicer, I think it would be beneficial.

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Screenwriting - BA (Hons)
clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Adaptation
  • Audio Drama
  • Foundations of Screenwriting
  • Introduction to Film Studies
  • Screenwriting Structure
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Birmingham City University

1 play-writing courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 36th
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WUSCA ranking: 78th
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Studying at Birmingham City University in the Curzon building is great because of the modern facilities, comfortable study spaces, and central location, which makes everything convenient. It could be improved by adding more quiet study areas during busy times and better communication about timetable updates.

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Year 1
  • Documentary: Theory and Practice
  • Film and the Principles of Storytelling
  • Screenwriting for Film Genres
  • The Language of Film
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University of Suffolk

1 play-writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 1th
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I am an international student on distance mode, therefore I do not get the opportunity to use the physical infrastructures of the university. This is the reason why I could not rate higher for some areas. However, although online, I am well supported by the virtual learning platform and my research supervisors.

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Screenwriting - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 112 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Creating Memorable Characters
  • Developing Screen Ideas
  • Film Studies One: Analysis and Issues
  • Film Studies Two: Film History
  • Introduction to Writing Television and Radio Drama
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University of Portsmouth

1 play-writing courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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WUSCA ranking: 84th
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i love the facilities at this uni, the library and the teaching is great. there are many places for all types of students ,quiet or not, to go and the nightlife in the city is prety decent. it is quite affordable compared to other universitys close by. the societies are fantastic aswell. the university could improve on certain teaching aspects in the first year to ease us into how very independant it all is

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Screenwriting - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104-112 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Film, Genre and Adaptation
  • Professional Writing
  • Spectacular Hollywood
  • Telling Tales
  • Tips, Tricks, Techniques
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University of Worcester

1 play-writing courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 41st
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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University of Worcester is friendly and inviting , the green spaces are brilliant and really bring a sense of zen to uni life. The students union has a lot to offer and are very supportive. Aswell as this the hangar has everything you need for socialising. The support of staff is second to none . The only thing I would say is the parking is very expensive and sometimes I would prefer all of my course related lectures on one campus rather than split across two

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Central Film School London

2 play-writing courses LONDON
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The intimate, smaller groups definitely allow you to get a better view and understanding of the subject matter and the industry professionals that get bought in to help are brilliant. The course is also good but what I would say to anyone looking at the acting course is that, while the course itself is brilliant and you will absolutely take a lot of important lessons away from it, don’t expect a whole lot more offered outside of that, specifically to the acting side. All of the other events, talks and masterclasses whilst I have been here have been, whilst intriguing, educational, engaging and useful to expand your knowledge of a film set and more of the production side of things, entirely aimed at the filmmaking students. It also can feel at times that filmmakers and screenwriters get more priority in a lot of ways like locations on campus for assessments and equipment availability. That said, the course alone, the teaching style with the professionals bought in make it absolutely worth your consideration.

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The University of Edinburgh

1 play-writing courses SCOTLAND
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Chinese - MA (Hons)
calculator icon 114-128 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Academic Skills for Asian Studies
  • Modern East Asian History B
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Regent's University London

2 play-writing courses LONDON
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Year 1
  • Exploring Industry and Entrepreneurship
  • Learning Perspectives
  • Production Skills
  • Thirty-Minute Script
  • Visual Forms
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Term 1
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Liberal Arts and Media Part I
  • Politics, Society and Citizenship
  • Writing for Success at University
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