Screenwriting with Film, Television and Radio (Foundation Entry)
University of Central Lancashire
Screenwriting with Film, Television and Radio (Foundation Entry)
Course Summary
**Course overview**
- The multi-million pound screenwriting industry is the foundation of film and television production. Meet professional writers, network at BAFTA events and attend film festivals on our Screenwriting course.
- Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.
- This degree is now regarded as one of the top screenwriting courses in the UK and our position within the North West media marketplace is constantly growing through our direct industry links with the BBC and MediaCityUK, of which the University of Central Lancashire is a leading educational partner.
**Why study with us**
- Develop the crafts of film and TV screenwriting and writing for radio to a professional level - and with considerable freedom.
- Access state-of-the-art facilities in our Media Factory where you can practice various scriptwriting disciplines.
- Guest speakers from the industry and alumni share experiences of working for ITV London and Pinewood studios, or writing for Holby City and Hollyoaks.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1: Approaches to Photography, Introduction to Filmmaking, Scriptwriting for Production, Film and Media Theory, Web Fundamentals,
Extended Media Project, Audio and Video Technologies, Self-images: Identities, Diaries and Documents, Introduction to Animation and Games, Sound recording and Design
Year 2: Introduction to Screenwriting, Introduction to Radio Writing, Screenwriting - Stage 2, TV Serials & Soaps, Plus two of the following from: Writing Comedy, TV Production, An Introduction to Narrative Film, Studying Television and the Industry 1, An introduction to Documentary Techniques, Critical Approaches to Film, Hollywood and Beyond
Year 3: Story Design, Writing Radio Drama, Writing for Film, Comedy Writing. Plus two of the following: Adaptations, Film and Media Work Placement, Thinking Through Film, Researching and Writing Film & Documentary, Student initiated credit, Writing For Video games
Year 4: Development Project, Screenwriting Major Project. Plus 60 credits from: Script Analysis 20 credits, Dissertation 40 credits, Film and Media Project 20 credits, Research Project 40 credits, AV Practical Project 3 20 credits, Work as Practice 20 credits, Enterprise Development and Production 40 credits, ‘Starting The Feature’ competition
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F478
Institution code:
C30
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
64 UCAS points at A2
P (D or E)
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
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Fees and funding
England
6000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6000.0
Year 1
Scotland
6000.0
Year 1
Wales
6000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
6000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £6,000, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
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Preston
PR1 2HE
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