MA Screenwriting
Edinburgh Napier University
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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 UKs 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 ...Read more

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.

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20/279
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Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£7,650 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Other UK

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from England

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Scotland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Wales

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£19,750 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£19,750 per year

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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