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Writing and Film BA (Hons)

Develop your creative and professional writing skills, examine key films and film-makers and create your own short films on our full-time Writing and Film Studies degree in Cambridge. Get ongoing support to find work placements and take part in local film festivals, as you prepare for a career in areas including screenwriting, journalism and film-making.

On our BA (Hons) Writing and Film Studies, you’ll discover the fascinating ways in which writing and film intersect.

As well as developing your creative writing skills, including screenwriting and short stories, you’ll have the chance to explore professional writing techniques, including film reviews. Combining these with a study of critical writing, you’ll discover new ways to express your literary talent.

You’ll also investigate film-making practices from all over the world and learn the language of film from the perspective of a film-maker. This, along with full training in camera operation, sound recording and editing, will help you create your own explorative short films in video, animation or 16mm format.

Our teaching staff, which includes many published writers and professional film-makers, will offer you invaluable feedback on all of your practical work – as will your fellow students. This will give you the unique opportunity to consider a range of responses to your work, as well as to sharpen your own critical skills. You can also seek advice on your writing from our Royal Literary Fund fellows.

If there is a particular career that you are working towards, or interests that you want to explore, you can specialise further on our optional modules, including areas such as poetry and film art. You can even continue to practise your film-making, and create a project for screening at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse.

Campus Information

Cambridge

Cambridge has been renowned as a centre of learning since the 13th century – and we’ve been here since 1858 when Cambridge School of Art first opened its doors. Today, our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the historic city centre with its vibrant cultural and social scene

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa application

20 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We know that your future career prospects are important, and we're here to help you prepare for the world of work.

Whether you've just joined ARU or you're starting to think about graduation, the Employability Service can support you with career planning, job searches, interview preparation and more. We also organise a host of events, including careers fairs, workshops and opportunities to meet employers.

PSW Opportunity

Studying with us for longer than six months

If you’re coming to study with us for undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research course, you’ll need to apply for the Tier 4 student visa.

The new ‘Graduate’ route will be open to all international students – immigration status as a student and have successfully completed a course of study in any subject at undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider. The visa will allow eligible students to work, or look for work, in any career or position of their choice, for two years after completing their studies.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board
HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: CBSE, Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu
HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of 5 subjects from any other exam board

Bangladesh to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
2-year Bachelor degree in a related subject from a recognised institution with 60% or above

Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board or other recognised institution) in a related subject with 60% or above

Nepal to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate with 60%

Sri Lanka to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma

International Advanced Levels (A Levels)

Two General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level examinations or local Sri Lankan A levels with grade C in relevant subjects with grade C or above

GCE A levels from a recognised UK examination board.
An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.
A university foundation course recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country

If English is not your first language you'll need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Do note that some of our courses may have higher English language proficiency requirements; for specific details and exceptions regarding IELTS, please visit your course page of choice.

Please note that any student requiring a SELT for pre-sessional English course must ensure that they take their IELTS at an approved test centre.

We also accept the following English language tests as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element:

ETS TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Pearson PTE with 57 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including grade C in English Language or English Literature.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 ( Academic level), or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
Alternatives
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.

Anglia Ruskin University

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