BA (Hons) Screenwriting

The BA Screenwriting course at the University of Suffolk is a unique undergraduate program designed not only to provide students with a thorough understanding and mastery of the craft of writing for the screen but also to develop an equally important understanding of the storytelling mediums for which scripts are written. It offers students comprehensive insights into the methodologies and techniques useful in creating characters, crafting narratives, and applying storytelling structures, all with the intention to inspire and challenge their creativity and vision.Course Content: This program includes core units covering the theory and practice of scriptwriting for TV, cinema, and digital platforms. Students will learn to develop their own voices as writers while understanding and exploiting industry expectations and limitations. The course is primarily focused on drama but includes elements of writing for comedy, ‘alternative’ drama, and non-traditional narrative structures.Key Modules: Key modules include 'The Screenwriter’s Craft and Toolkit', 'The Language of Film and Television', 'Story, Structure, and Character', 'Adaptation and Experiment', 'Television Writing', and 'The Final Script'.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the University of Suffolk.Future Careers: Graduates from this screenwriting course have moved into various roles within the industry such as Script Editors, Script Readers, Screenwriters for TV, Film, and Digital formats, Program Researchers, Lecturers, and Teachers. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.