Filmmaking and Screen Writing BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
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Qualification

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

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Location

Ayr Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Ayr Campus

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Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme. Offering a unique balance between film theory, filmmaking and scriptwriting, you’ll develop industry-accredited skills that’ll give you a competitive edge in the creative sector. With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft. Programme Highlights This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to ...Read more

Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme. Offering a unique balance between film theory, filmmaking and scriptwriting, you’ll develop industry-accredited skills that’ll give you a competitive edge in the creative sector. With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft. Programme Highlights This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to develop industry-accredited skills. You’ll develop transferable skills in content production, information processing and professional communication – meaning you can develop your portfolio. This programme is professionally accredited by ScreenSkills. You’ll have access to the latest digital film technology, cameras and software. Guest lectures and masterclasses will provide industry insight and further your understanding of key issues within the sector. Programme Details The BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries. The programme will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation. Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally-acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers. As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work from our teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub. Careers Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the following roles: Directors Camera operators Editors Film and TV production Journalism Marketing Management

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128th
Cinematics and Photography
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

108 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

For year 2 entry, BBB required

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For year 2 entry, 28 points required

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For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject

DDM required for Year 2 entry

Entry to Year 1 with HNC in one of the following titles: Creative Industries; Professional Writing Skills; Media & CommunicationEntry to Year 2 with a HNC with B in the graded unit in one of the following titles: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production

Entry to Year 3 with a HND with B in the graded unit in one of the following titles: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£15,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,500 per year

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Students from International

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£15500 Per year

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Uni info

University of the West of Scotland
University Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 0SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ayr  0.5 miles away

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