Screenwriting is a multi-million-pound industry and is the foundation of all film, TV, theatre, and radio production. This screenwriting bachelor degree will help prepare you for a career as a professional scriptwriter.
You'll learn a range of scriptwriting disciplines, whilst mirroring industry practices. You will graduate with a portfolio of work. This portfolio includes a feature length "calling card" script, showcasing your work to agents and producers.
Adapt your existing screenwriter's skillset into an interactive medium. Explore storytelling in video games with our 'writing for video games' module in Year 2.
Your screenwriting degree tutors are all professional writers who have written for film, TV, theatre and radio. Your tutors will provide detailed feedback on your work throughout the screenwriting course.
Regarded as one of the top screenwriting courses in the UK, our position within the North West media marketplace is growing. This is through our direct industry links with the BBC, ITV, MediaCityUK and other media organisations across the UK.
Why study with us
- You will experience real world industry practices, including a Writers Room.
- Learn skills across a variety of disciplines. This includes film, TV, theatre, radio and video games, increasing your employment opportunities.
- Benefit from the University’s industry links with the BBC, ITV, MediaCityUK and other media organisations across the UK.
What you'll do
- Get the chance to win placements with screenwriting industry professionals at our cJAM media event.
- Attend guest lectures and workshops involving high profile scriptwriters, directors, producers and agents.
- Access a variety of screenwriting industry networking events. Past events have included Aesthetica Short Film Festival and BAFTA Masterclasses.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• MF1601: Film, Media, Television & Culture
• PV1030: Introduction to Screenwriting
• PV1032: Writing Comedy
• PV1033: TV Serials and Soaps
• PV1034: Introduction to Radio Writing
• PV1035: Screenwriting Stage 2
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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PV2030: Story Design
• PV2031: Writing For Film
• PV2032: Comedy Writing
• PV2034: Writing Radio Drama
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PV2035: Writing for Video Games
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PV2037: Adaptations
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• PV3034: The Writer's Room
• PV3035: Starting the Feature
• PV3203: Screenwriting Major Project
• PV3204: Research Project
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers in Screenwriting
Wondering how to become a screenwriter? Our screenwriting degree programs will help you develop your scriptwriting skills to a professional level. With these skills, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a career within the media industry.
After graduation, you could choose to continue your studies by pursuing an MA or PhD. Or you could pursue the following careers:
- Scriptwriter for film, TV, theatre, radio, video games
- Script reader
- Script editor
- Story-liner
- Script researcher
- Film critic
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Producer
- Content / copywriter for social media, websites or printed marketing materials
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