Film Studies and Screenwriting BA (Hons)
University of Winchester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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- Develop as a critical film scholar and a gain a solid grounding for careers in TV, film and media- Enjoy the freedom to study your favourite genres and periods of cinema while discovering lots of new forms, faces and fields within film- Watch a lot of terrific films – and discuss and debate them at lively, interactive seminars- Hone your creative writing skills and deepen your understanding of the craft of scriptwriting and screenplay development- Take advantage of outstanding ...Read more

- Develop as a critical film scholar and a gain a solid grounding for careers in TV, film and media- Enjoy the freedom to study your favourite genres and periods of cinema while discovering lots of new forms, faces and fields within film- Watch a lot of terrific films – and discuss and debate them at lively, interactive seminars- Hone your creative writing skills and deepen your understanding of the craft of scriptwriting and screenplay development- Take advantage of outstanding industry-standard facilities to learn practical film techniques and skills at our on-campus Multimedia CentreBehind every film and TV programme is the creative mind that wrote the screenplay. Could that person be you? Is your dream to pen a Hollywood blockbuster, a BAFTA-winning TV drama, or a quirky, independent film? Our Film Studies and Screenwriting course is ideal for you if you are passionate about film and determined to produce creative work within the industry.On our three-year degree programme you acquire the foundational knowledge with which to analyse film and film scripts within relevant and informing historical, cultural, national and institutional contextsWatching, discussing and studying a wide spectrum of film genres, from Hollywood blockbusters to French art-house classics, gives you a deep appreciation of the creative process. By engaging critically with film texts, you deepen your appreciation of narrative structure, technique and aesthetics, and your understanding of how filmmakers represent class, race and sexuality. At the same time, analysing the art and practice of screenwriting develops your writing skills and capacity to critique the quality of your own work.You undertake practical work which develops integrated knowledge of a wide range of theoretical concepts. It also gives you the ability to employ methodological skills and tools relevant to careers in scriptwriting, screenplay development and other creative text production roles in the media/film industry.You are taught by a team of film specialists and industry professionals with different backgrounds, whose diverse research expertise is reflected in the breadth and scope of the curriculum.In the first year, you take core academic Film Studies modules, such as Reading Film and Film Criticism, as well as core Screenwriting modules, including Creating Short Screenplays and Script Report Writing.By Year 2, you are ready to deepen your understanding of the writing process with core modules on research skills, Screenwriting, and Scriptwriting for Mainstream Television. You also have the flexibility to choose five optional modules which may include Telling True Stories, Science Fiction and Fantasy, and Contemporary European Cinemas.In the last year, you choose at least three Film Studies and three Screenwriting optional modules, as well as a subject for your dissertation. Film Studies options may include Film and the City, and Cult Film and Art Cinema. Screenwriting options may include Film Script Development, and Advanced Screenwriting.Many of our graduates go on to creative careers in film or television, as writers and script editors. Others find work in production, journalism, teaching, and other professions requiring advanced communication skills.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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48th
CUG Ranking
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96th
Media Studies
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20%
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88%
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Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Sophie
18 Feb 22

Beautiful surroundings, and I really enjoy the course. We sometimes have guest lecturers in from the actual professions we want to go into. Maybe improve the security at the..Read more

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Nicole
08 Feb 22

Winchester is a great place to be if you prefer Universities that are smaller and like a village homey feel. Yes, there isn't much of a social life here if you are into partying..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range.

GCSE in English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher.

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Media Studies

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Media Studies
51%
Film Studies
32%
English Literature
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Drama
15%
Photography
15%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,700 per year

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£16,700 per year

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Sophie
18 Feb 22
Beautiful surroundings, and I really enjoy the course. We sometimes have guest lecturers in from the actual professions we want to go into. Maybe improve the security at the...
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Nicole
08 Feb 22
Winchester is a great place to be if you prefer Universities that are smaller and like a village homey feel. Yes, there isn't much of a social life here if you are into partying...
Read more
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University of Winchester
University of Winchester , Hampshire

The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 180-year history of academic excellence....

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University of Winchester
Sparkford Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4NR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Winchester  0.4 miles away

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