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MA - Master of Arts
Online
Part Time
JAN-27
2 Years
To us, a screenwriter is an artist in their own right, and should always be looking for ways to bend and break the rules. This programme aims to empower students to construct the mix of knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to become the kind of screenwriter they want to be, broadening not just their core writing skills but their knowledge of the rapidly changing markets and contexts in which screenwriting occurs.
We set frequent writing assignments and expect you to bring the results to class. You’ll workshop, analyse and develop the results of that work in regular workshop sessions, mirroring the developmental process common in screen industries and honing your analytical skills. Overall, we aim to equip our graduates to succeed - and to change the culture they choose to enter.
The programme is part-time and remote, meaning it can be completed around other commitments without uprooting and moving to Edinburgh, however it’s also collaborative-you’ll work alongside your coursemates in online seminars and analyse each other’s work in online script workshops. This will help you to develop the collaborative skills and peer networks that are absolutely necessary for success in screen industries.
The entry requirements for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient work experience within the industry.
Applicants will also be required to attend an interview and/or be asked to show evidence of an aptitude for the course, appropriate experience, and an indication of how they might benefit from the course. As part of the application process applicants will need to submit the following with their application: a personal statement outlining why they want to write for the screen (maximum 300 words); an outline for a feature film or single television drama (maximum one page); a writing sample - this may be a short film script or an excerpt from a feature film script or television drama (maximum 10 pages).
To succeed on our Global Online degrees you must have access via computer or laptop to view and download written and video content. You will also need basic IT skills that enable you to write and edit document, send and receive email, find your way around our online learning environment and search for and access online learning resources, download files and use online forums.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,433 per year
Students from Domestic
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£4,433 per year
Students from England
£4,433 per year
Students from Scotland
£4,433 per year
Students from Wales
£4,433 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£4,523 per year
Students from EU
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£4,523 per year
Students from International
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