Bachelor in Screenwriting BA (Hons)

For Bachelor in Screenwriting BA (Hons), tuition comes to 17,900 GBP per year.

The BA (Hons) Screenwriting programme starts with the essential task of crafting compelling stories, and here you'll blend your passion for film with your love for writing. You'll write scripts, and see them produced on screen, while studying screenplays and honing your writing skills with industry-experienced lecturers and mentors. You’ll explore theories and genres of film and writing, study their historical evolution, and consider their future possibilities. Through close integration with film production degrees, you'll discover how screenwriting interconnects with other specialisms within filmmaking, preparing you to write short stories, create scripts, and produce screenplays with industry-wide insight.

The programme includes learning practical production skills, such as camera work and editing, enriching your storytelling abilities. You’ll collaborate with drama and performance students, seeing your scripts brought to life on screen. Graduates will be equipped for careers in the creative sector, particularly in the film industry as screenwriters, script editors, researchers, producers, or showrunners.

You’ll benefit from our active connections with children’s TV and soap opera creators and local independent creatives at No6 Cinema and Making Waves film festival. The course also includes opportunities to collaborate with film, television, performance, and theatre students within the School of Film, Media, and Creative Technologies and School of Architecture, Art and Design. The annual Portsmouth's Comic Con offers networking and insights from the field, while the Eldon Review and Star & Crescent provide a platform to build your writing portfolio.

University of Portsmouth, established in 1869 and located in the historic coastal city of Portsmouth, offers a vibrant student experience with around 28,000 students, including approximately 5,000 international learners. The university combines strong teaching and research with practical industry links and a waterfront location that enriches campus life. Its long history of technical and professional education makes it a familiar choice for students seeking applied learning in a city with excellent transport links.

Portsmouth provides a range of programs organized across ten broad subject areas, encompassing engineering, business, health professions, creative arts and sciences. Students benefit from industry placements, modern laboratories and career-focused modules that enhance employability. The university also supports research-led teaching and partnerships with local employers, giving international students opportunities to gain real-world experience alongside academic study.

Comprehensive support services help international students with visas, accommodation, language preparation and wellbeing, while student societies and campus activities foster social integration. With practical training options, placement support and access to regional industries and cultural sites, Portsmouth is well suited to students who value both academic quality and hands-on experience. Prospective applicants should investigate program specifics, placement opportunities and scholarship options before applying.