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BA (Hons) · University of Essex Film and Creative Writing

Bring stories to life on the page and the screen, via IACT’s UK Transfer Degree (Media and Communication).

Find Your Voice. Tell Your Story.
A dual major combining hands-on filmmaking with creative writing workshops, finishing in the UK.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of Essex

    Award

  • UK Transfer Degree — 2 years at IACT + 1 year in the UK

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • N/0323/6/0029(PA9236)02/25

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Tell stories that move audiences — on screen and on the page. Demand for storytellers spans film, television, publishing and creative content.

Core Roles

  • Scriptwriter / Screenwriter

  • Film Director

  • Film & Video Editor

  • Creative / Content Writer

  • Production Manager

  • Author / Copywriter

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Film and content writing are growing fast.
  • Essex: UK #1 for film studies; 7th for Creative Writing (Guardian 2024).
  • University of the Year at the THE Awards 2018; top 30 UK university.
  • A globally recognised UK degree with a real year in the UK.

The Education

Theory and hands-on practice under a global creative faculty.

  • Computer graphics, photography and new media.
  • Writing for the media, journalism and PR practices.
  • Media and cultural studies, history and ethics.
  • Advertising, marketing communications and online marketing.

Specialise

Elective tracks in PR, journalism, video, advertising and digital marketing.

Why It Stands Out

  • Two years at IACT, final year at Essex in the UK.
  • Ranked top in the UK for film and creative writing.
  • Film and writing together.

Graduate Ready

A UK Honours degree from Essex, a creative portfolio and your own voice.

Student at a desk with a laptop, camera and headphones in front of the London skyline, with film, podcast and chat icons
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The Creative Learning Experience

Storytelling is learned by doing. The programme blends practical filmmaking, creative writing workshops and contextual studies — you forge links between theory and practice in your own creative work.

How You Learn

  • Filmmaking and Writing

    Production plus writing workshops.

  • Industry-Experienced Tutors

    Taught by film professionals.

  • Group and Personal Projects

    Collaborative and solo work.

  • Dedicated Facilities

    HD cameras, editing and a cinema.

  • International Experience

    A final year at Essex.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Real practice. A global faculty. A world-class UK degree. Work on real briefs through IACT’s creative network, a communication specialist since 1970.

Industry-Standard Tools

HD cameras, editing facilities and a cinema, with a final year at Essex.

A Globally Recognised Degree

  • A UK Honours degree from the University of Essex.
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Career Outcomes

Graduate ready to tell stories across screen and page.

Opportunities span film, scriptwriting, publishing and creative content.

Career Pathways: Production houses, publishers, agencies and content studios.

Progression Pathways: Final year at Essex; progress to postgraduate study or straight into industry.

  • Scriptwriter / ScreenwriterWrite for screen.
  • Film DirectorBring scripts to life.
  • Creative / Content WriterCraft stories and copy.
  • Film & Video EditorShape the story in post.
  • Author / CopywriterWrite across genres.
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Student Experience

Begin in a creative community at IACT, then experience UK student life.

  • IACT Facilities

    State-of-the-art studios and edit suites.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • Lakeside Theatre

    A major venue at Essex.

  • Creative Community

    A vibrant film and writing community.

  • Campus Life

    A culture built for storytellers.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • IACT Foundation in Media Studies — CGPA 2.0.
  • An IACT Diploma — CGPA 2.0.
  • A-Level — Grade D in 2 subjects.
  • STPM — Grade C in 2 subjects, CGPA 2.0.
  • UEC — Grade B in 5 subjects.
  • SAM, AUSMAT or CPU — 5 subjects, minimum 50%.
  • Matriculation or Foundation — CGPA 2.0.
  • Any other qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

English: SPM 1119 C6, IGCSE English Grade C, or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each component).

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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Year 1RM22,000
  • Year 2RM22,000
  • Year 3As per the University of Essex
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of Essex (studied in the UK).

International fees are subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

Scholarships, PTPTN, EPF and instalment plans are available.

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Speak to a Future Advisor

Love storytelling on screen and page? Earn a UK degree at Essex.

Speak to a future advisor at IACT.

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