Screenwriting (Joint Honours)

Postgraduate

In Worcester

£ 4,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

What makes Screenwriting at Worcester special? Screenwriting at Worcester emphasises learning through practice, giving you the opportunity to nurture your love of story and refine your skills as a writer and media practitioner for the 21st century. Youll develop your own voice by learning a variety of scriptwriting techniques, building industry awareness and engaging with prospective employers. Youll have opportunities to see your work in production through the Universitys Digital Arts Centre, Journalism Labs and Drama Studios. Our lecturers have both academic and professional expertise, with strong industry backgrounds, so they are well placed to challenge your writing abilities and help you create professional networks.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements 104UCAS Tariff points The points above are the new UCAS tariff, which will be used for courses starting from September 2017. See our new UCAS tariff page for more information.

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Subjects

  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Industry
  • Project
  • Radio
  • Joint
  • Media
  • Production

Course programme

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1

Two year-long modules provide a strong foundation in creating ideas, formatting scripts and analysing story design and structure:

  • Scriptwriting: Ideas and Development
  • Story Design and Analysis
Year 2

Opportunity to develop your skills and competence in TV, Radio, Film, Stage and Multi-media:

  • TV Scriptwriting: Concept and Development
  • Screen Adaptation
  • Screen Development
  • Writing the Feature Film

  • Writing for Radio

Year 3

Opportunity to stretch your skills in the writing of a feature length screenplay or extended research project, as well as gain more industry experience in preparation for graduating:

  • Industry Practices and Applications

  • Screenwriting Final Project
  • Screenwriting Extension Module
  • Scriptwriting Negotiated Project
  • Independent Study
  • Radio and TV Comedy

I had always pictured myself as a writer of short stories and novels I can hardly wait to see a story of mine being made into a film.

Andrew Owens, Creative Writing and Screenwriting student whose short story is to be made into a feature-length film by an independent production company.

Screenwriting (Joint Honours)

£ 4,200 + VAT