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MA - Master of Arts
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Merchiston Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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The MA Screenwriting was launched at Edinburgh Napier University in 2006 and has adapted and developed since then to become one of the strongest screenwriting Masters courses on offer in the UK.This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select endorsement which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.While the course is primarily for aspiring screenwriters, it is also aimed at those interested in script editing, script development and creative producing.Teaching staff are working screenwriters and producers and there are regular visits from professional writers, producers, directors and those working in script editing and development.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. You 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 you might benefit from the course.
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£7,650 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£7,650 per year
Students from Other UK
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£7,650 per year
Students from England
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£7,650 per year
Students from Scotland
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£7,650 per year
Students from Wales
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£7,650 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£19,750 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
£19,750 per year
Students from International
Accommodation - 179.20 per week
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