London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Film and Media with Screenwriting with foundation year in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,020
(c. USD21,437.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BA in Film and Media with a Screenwriting specialization centers on scriptwriting for film and television. Alongside developing your screenwriting abilities and industry knowledge, this program prepares you with practical skills in script editing, project development, and freelance career management.
Perfect for aspiring writers, this course allows students to explore script creation while gaining hands-on experience. Whether you envision becoming a screenwriter or pursuing roles in production, distribution, commissioning, or marketing within the entertainment industry, this degree provides valuable foundations.
Earning a BA in Film and Media with Screenwriting enhances your prospects for entry-level positions like development assistant, researcher, or script editing trainee, while also building essential skills for those focused on writing careers.
Our faculty consists of seasoned professionals with strong connections across major film and media institutions.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Four years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications knowledge and previous work experience We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential In this case admission is normally based on an interview and you may also be asked to complete a written task
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
3 years fulltime 96-120 points eg A-levels CCC-BBB
4 years fulltime with Foundation Year 48 points
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
3 years fulltime 96-120 points eg A-levels CCC-BBB
4 years fulltime with Foundation Year 48 points
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
16,020