About BA (hons) Screenwriting in University of Suffolk

The BA (Hons) Screenwriting course at the University of Suffolk (UoS) is the perfect way to launch an exciting career writing for the big (or not so big) screen.

Here at UoS we specialise in writing for film and television. Our dedicated tutors and visiting lecturers are award-winning screenwriters and filmmakers, who provide expertise, practical techniques, and insider knowledge of the film and TV industry. You will receive unparalleled personal support and rigorous training to ensure that you graduate with all the skills and confidence you need to embark on a career as a professional screenwriter.

The degree will teach you how to write compelling and highly professional scripts for film, television and digital platforms. With assignments designed to mirror current industry practice throughout, we will show you how to nurture a story from initial idea to a polished final draft by using key development documents such as loglines, premises, character profiles, synopses, step-outlines and treatments. Along the way, our small workshop sizes ensure that you receive substantial and frequent feedback on your writing. You will also learn from some of the greatest screenplays ever written and hone your critical skills by evaluating your own and other students’ scripts.

In the final year, we support you to produce a full-length screenplay or a television pilot and series outline television episodes – an aspect that sets us apart from many other undergraduate screenwriting courses. We also equip you with all of the knowledge you need to succeed in your career as a screenwriter, including how to market yourself, find an agent, manage your income, and get your work produced.

In an era where streaming services dominate our viewing habits, the demand for innovative content, fresh voices and intelligent storytelling is stronger than ever. Join us here and discover the secrets to creating stories that producers want to commission and audiences will fall in love with. 

Career opportunities

With the evolution of digital technology, there has been a shift in the definition of screenwriting. Since we now live in a primarily visual culture, narratives and content are in great demand across a variety of platforms. Where screenwriting was once niche to cinema and television, it is now sought after by a diverse range of employers.

From webisodes and online games to content marketing, advertising and digital corporate communication, this is opening up opportunities for graduates with the right combination of critical and creative skills.  

The skills you learn are also highly transferable, serving as a springboard into a variety of roles – from Screenwriter, Script Researcher, Script Editor and Storyliner to Producer, Advertising Account Executive, Market Researcher, Teacher, Cinema Manager or Film Critic. Here's a helpful list of other careers in the industry that you may choose to pursue.

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

Entry requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.