The BA (Hons) Screenwriting at the University of Suffolk is your pathway to crafting compelling narratives for film, television, and digital media. In a world hungry for original stories, this degree equips you with the essential skills in idea generation, story structure, and character development to bring your creative visions to life. You will delve into the analysis of film and television, explore diverse genres, and learn the fundamental techniques of script formatting. This course is ideal for aspiring writers who are passionate about storytelling and eager to understand the craft behind impactful screen content.
You will study this undergraduate degree full-time on campus over three years, engaging in a dynamic learning environment. Your journey will include writing and workshopping a 10-minute short film, adapting literary works for the screen, and developing original scripts for television formats. In your final year, you will undertake an independent dissertation and complete a feature film script or TV pilot, receiving professional industry feedback. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and the confidence to pursue careers as a screenwriter, script editor, or in related creative industries.