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Central Film School London

Screenwriting (Scriptwriting)

London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS 5N25

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Home Tuition

    £9,525 (regulated maximum, 2026-27)

  • Intake

    2026-09-21

  • UCAS code

    5N25

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Course Overview

Screenwriting (Scriptwriting) at Central Film School London in London, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry. Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

Student life (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

195

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

18.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

65.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,525

per year, regulated maximum, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Screenwriting (Scriptwriting)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Screenwriting (Scriptwriting) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

195

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

18%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Creative arts scene

Student Life & City (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

  • London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
  • The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

What Students Love

  • World-class museums & galleries
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Theatre & performing arts scene

University Stats

Total Students195
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students18%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

65%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry. Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

  • Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry.
  • Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,525

per year, regulated maximum, 2026-27 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,525per year, regulated maximum, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,106/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£158/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,817
Annual living costs£21,804/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200).
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.