BA (Hons) Screenwriting

Program Overview

BA (Hons) Screenwriting

Overview

The BA (Hons) Screenwriting course at the University of Suffolk is designed to launch an exciting career writing for the big (or not so big) screen. Our dedicated tutors and visiting lecturers are award-winning screenwriters and filmmakers, who provide expertise, practical techniques, and insider knowledge of the film and TV industry.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Developing Screen Ideas (Mandatory)
• Film Studies One: Analysis and Issues (Mandatory)
• Creating Memorable Characters (Mandatory)
• Film Studies Two: Film History (Mandatory)
• Screenwriting Film Genre (Mandatory)
• Introduction to Writing Television and Radio Drama (Mandatory)

Year 2

• Adaptation and Interpretation (Mandatory)
• Writing for Television (Mandatory)
• Contemporary Television: Studies in Format and Genre
• Screenwriting: The Ten Minute Short (Mandatory)
• Researching Film: Theories and Methods (Mandatory)

Year 3

• Screenwriting Workshop (Mandatory)
• Dissertation (Mandatory)
• Development and Story Design: Final Project (Mandatory)
• Screenwriting: Final Project (Mandatory)
• Professional Practice (Mandatory)

Entry Requirements

UK Academic Requirements

• 112 UCAS Points (or above)
• BBC (A-Level)
• DMM (BTEC)
• Merit (T Level)
• Pass in Access to HE Diploma

International Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language.

Transferring Credit

• If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Mature Applicants

• Students aged 21 or over at the start of their course are regarded as mature students. The University of Suffolk offers a flexible admissions policy for mature students, which takes into account life and work experience.

Fees and Funding

2025/26

• UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £9,535 per year
• UK Part-time Tuition Fees: £1,589 per 20 credit module
• International Full-time Tuition Fee: £15,090 per year

2026/27

• UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £9,535 per year
• UK Part-time Tuition Fees: £1,589 per 20 credit module
• International Full-time Tuition Fee: £15,090 per year

Career Opportunities

• Screenwriter
• Script Researcher
• Script Editor
• Storyliner
• Producer
• Market Researcher
• Teacher
• Cinema Manager
• Film Critic

Facilities and Resources

• Industry-standard equipment and software
• Large multi-purpose production studio
• Colour Correction Suite
• 5.1 Audio Suite
• Film Production Studio

Ipswich Award

• The University of Suffolk is offering a £1,000 Award for students joining the University of Suffolk’s Ipswich campus. The Award is based on specific eligibility criteria based on your year of entry.