BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BA (Hons) in Filmmaking & Screen Writing, a Creative Writing BA (Hons) and BA (Hons) Photography degree centred on creative and critical engagement with filmmaking. The programme is accredited by ScreenSkills Scotland and is based at the Ayr campus with teaching space at Film City in Glasgow.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3 (102 UCAS Tariff points); International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Humanities (BBB) with Higher English/Comm4 Literature 1 or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM; HNC: Creative Industries; Professional Writing Skills; Media & Communication | Year 2 -- SQA Advanced Highers: BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points); A-Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points; HNC: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject | Year 3 -- HND: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 67%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 26%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 91%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 55%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £15,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £26,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Creative writing.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing at University of the West of Scotland?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking & Screen Writing at University of the West of Scotland?
67% of students continued into their second year, and 26% left higher education.