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University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
Creative Writing and Screenwriting
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Course summary
Develop your skills as a writer for both the page and the screen
This degree gives you skills in creative writing alongside an in-depth understanding of writing for the screen.
You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.
In addition, you will study the various forms and processes of screenwriting. from initial outlines through to fully realised film and TV scripts.
You will learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists and screenwriters, who will help develop your skills and support your learning.
On this course you will:
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Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels and creative non-fiction.
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Gain an in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines and processes of writing for the screen.
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Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.
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Collaborate with Digital Film Production students to see your screenplays come to life.
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Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.
Modules
Course Modules
In your first year, you will learn to tap into your own experience and engage with the wider world for creative material. You will also begin to examine the foundations of screenplay writing. In your second year, you will explore poetry, short fiction, life writing, flash fiction and writing for children. In addition, you will develop your screenwriting knowledge and skills for various screen mediums, including film, TV and interactive entertainment. Your studies will culminate in your dissertation project undertaken in your final year. You may choose to complete this project in either creative writing or in screenwriting.
Alongside this, you will deepen your practice of creative writing and screenwriting through modules that allow you to begin to branch out and develop your specific interests.
Assessment method
Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, allowing you to clearly see your academic progress.
Creative writing modules are predominately assessed through portfolios of work.
Your screenwriting modules will be assessed in a number of innovative and professional-relevant ways, including:
Script drafting and redrafting
Presentations
Reflective essays
Essays on relevant practices or film studies.
Work shopping in groups.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WP88
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WP88
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC-BCC
English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C.
UCAS Tariff104-112
A levels or combination with AS/EPQ/BTEC/Cambridge Technical
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 15
Pass with 15 level 3 credits worth of English units at Merit.
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM-MMM
BTEC/Cambridge Technical
The University welcomes mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements listed here. As an alternative, a 'non-standard entry portfolio' may be set for the applicant to complete in order to demonstrate their readiness for higher education.
• IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The University of Chichester contextual offer is a reduction of 16 UCAS tariff points (equivalent to two A-level grades or one BTEC grade) for all eligible undergraduate degree courses. For foundation year courses, the reduction is 8 UCAS tariff points. For details of eligibility, please visit our website using the link below.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & EU | £9790 | |
| International | £16800 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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