BA Film and Screenwriting
About this course
BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting is an undergraduate degree focused on film narrative, screenwriting techniques and the analysis of international cinema. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students have the option to undertake an industry placement year. The first year covers storytelling principles and global film movements through compulsory modules such as Film and the Principles of Storytelling, Language of Film, Screenwriting Primer and Film Primer. The second year introduces industry script evaluation and interdisciplinary collaboration via Script Development and Collaborative Practice, alongside optional choices like Cinema of the Seventies and Pre-Production: Script to Set. The final year involves independent research and professional preparation through Professional Practice and Major Project.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Craft and Design and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Distinction overall
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 73%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Film and the Principles of Storytelling
- Language of Film
- Screenwriting Primer
- Film Primer
- Script Development
- Collaborative Practice
- Cinema of the Seventies
- Pre-Production: Script to Set
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £27,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Creative writing.
What do graduates of BA Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Film and Screenwriting at Birmingham City University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.