BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting in Birmingham United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

This innovative BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting program hones your abilities in essential film studies and scriptwriting principles. You'll learn from distinguished film academics and experienced professionals who bring global insights into cinema and writing for the screen.
As part of Birmingham City University's Film Futures initiative, this program equips students with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and industry awareness to thrive in the evolving film landscape.
The curriculum explores diverse script-to-screen approaches through theoretical, practical, and professional lenses.

Housed in the School of Games, Film and Animation - renowned for strong graduate employment outcomes - this degree sees most alumni securing media positions. The program extends the School's career-focused approach, creating pathways for aspiring screenwriters, film critics, communications specialists, marketing & PR professionals, advertisers, and film/media educators.
Beyond specialized training, our Graduate+ initiative provides transferable skills through career guidance, employability workshops, volunteer opportunities, and part-time work placements to boost your professional prospects.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Your second year includes collaborative project work, tackling real-world briefs as part of the course's internal placement component.
Regional opportunities abound, including participation in festivals like Cine-Excess and Flatpack, plus networking with visiting producers and distributors who frequently speak at these events.