MA Writing for Script & Screen
Flexible Learning with Falmouth University
This course is designed to equip you with the writing skills, industry knowhow, professional skills and experience of collaborative working that the ever- changing industry demands. It aims to create graduates that stand out from the crowd, and who understand how to function within a professional environment across different screen industries.

The flexible nature of the course allows you to develop your portfolio across different platforms or focus on the mediums and genres that interest you through live briefs, collaborative projects and independent research.

You’ll join a global community of scriptwriters and academics who write for TV, film, games, theatre and radio, and who have networks across the creative industries. This ensures that the course is always relevant to current practice.

Who is this course for?
Whether you wish to write for video games, cinema, television or digital media this course will provide you with the skills you need.

This course is suitable for applicants who may be:

Graduates looking to develop their specialist knowledge in writing for screen
Practitioners in the screen industries who wish to develop their writing skills
Those wishing to continue their professional development or to develop their career in teaching and research
Writers who are interested in acquiring the skills to adapt existing work for screen

Entry Requriements
You should have:
  • An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification
  • Proof of proficiency in English (minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)
We also accept a range of equivalent recognised English language qualifications please visit our website for details. Candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply.

Course Content
  • Storytelling for Script & Screen 
  • Individual Script Development Workshop 
  • Writers' Room: Collaborative Script Development 
  • Screen Industries: Professional Development 
  • Major Project

Assessments
  • Coursework assessment with no formal examination
  • Portfolios, projects, online presentations and pitches
​ Tuition Fee
  • Offer acceptance fee £200.
  • Total £9,500 for 2 years. (Paid by 6 installments) ​

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