Media & Film Studies and Screenwriting

What makes Media & Film Studies and Screenwriting at Worcester special?

Studying these subjects in combination allows you to discover how technology and the media shape the world and affect peoples’ understanding and engagement with film. You will be encouraged to apply this knowledge to your writing and creativity through practical screenwriting, learning storytelling techniques that allow you to manipulate narrative.

You will be taught in research-inspired lectures, seminars and workshops. Through academic endeavour, you will explore representation and ideology and discover how to articulate these forms and genres in your own work. You'll develop your industry awareness and engaging with prospective employers.

Key features

• Dynamic curriculum informed by the very latest research innovations on the media and film industries and associated contemporary cultural issues. Our lecturing team frequently publish their research and your learning is informed by this expertise.

• Benefit from regular visits, guest lectures and script feedback from top industry experts

• Develop a solid portfolio of work, which can act as your springboard for a career in the creative and media industries

• You will be introduced to leading innovators in the media, technology and creative industries. Our regional and national professional contacts include: digital marketing agencies, public relations agencies; immersive media agencies; A & R music representatives working with NFTs; local political party offices; award-winning content creatives; galleries and museums; festival and event organisers; charities and youth work.

• Interactive, investigative learning environments where critical understanding is developed through debate, creative problem solving and evaluating your own opinions, experiences and identity.

Future employment

Media & Film Studies and Screenwriting graduates have skills suitable for a wide range of industries and fields including media technology, arts and culture, charities and the creative industries. Our course also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate students. You could progress into advertising and marketing, events, radio and journalism, teaching, public relations, research and more.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.
• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays