BA Creative Writing and Film Studies
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Literature, Creative Writing and Film Studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. Placement opportunities are available through Screen Yorkshire's Connected Campus, and students can publish and showcase work through HUWrites and the in-house magazine Document 1.
Modules
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Academic Writing Skills
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- The Writer’s Toolkit
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- Screen Storytelling
- Facts into Art
- Poetry, Performance, Play
- Screening Identities
- Collaborative Creative Project
- Scriptwriting
- The Short Story
- Writing Poetry Now
- Public Service Media
- Post Television: Production Practice and Content Creation
- Escapist Entertainment
- Researching the Creative Industries
- Short Film
- Screen Performance and Stardom
- Filmmaking Techniques
- Film Music
- The Storyteller’s Art
- Creative Writing Portfolio: Preparation
- Creative Writing Portfolio
- Independent Research Project (Film)
- Writing the Novel
- Screen Production Project 1
- Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror: Writing the Wondrous and the Weird
- Urban Writing – Scripted Worlds & Creative Non-Fiction
- Screen Production Project 2