MA Scriptwriting
Bournemouth University
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Gain the skills required to collaborate and work effectively across the creative industries as a scriptwriter. You will also develop script editing skills working closely with other students within the Media Production framework.Why study MA Scriptwriting at BU?Develop your ideas from concept to industry-standard final draft, develop your own voice, learn how to critique others work and make industry contacts to pitch for employmentSee your scripts come to life and contribute to others’ ...Read more

Gain the skills required to collaborate and work effectively across the creative industries as a scriptwriter. You will also develop script editing skills working closely with other students within the Media Production framework.

Why study MA Scriptwriting at BU?

  • Develop your ideas from concept to industry-standard final draft, develop your own voice, learn how to critique others work and make industry contacts to pitch for employment
  • See your scripts come to life and contribute to others’ productions by working collaboratively with students across the framework
  • This intense course allows you the opportunity to work both in teams in addition to producing individual writing pieces
  • Become a writer with a distinctive authorial voice with an industry-standard portfolio, writing in a range of formats and genres and a robust attitude to collaboration and development
  • All of our teaching staff have worked on award winning Film, Television and multiplatform projects and you will also benefit from regular industry guest speakers and alumni.

Graduate with an accredited degree

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry.

Careers

The knowledge and skills you will gain from this Masters degree will enable you to pursue relevant roles in the film and television industries such as a Director, Script supervisor, Script Editor, Scripted Development, Storyliner, Reader, Scriptwriter, Script Editor, and Creative Producer.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice. If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS. There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

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9/101
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55th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
20 Dec 22

My best moment in school is the second workshop we had in the department. As an unsure international student, I was scared of putting my scripts in front of my classmates who are..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
29 Nov 19

Pretty great, made good friends; made work I'm very proud of. I just wish my first and second years were as good as my final year. I've worked part time for half a year now and..Read more

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Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject.

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£9,250 per year

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£17,000 per year

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£17,000 per year

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20 Dec 22
MA Scriptwriting
My best moment in school is the second workshop we had in the department. As an unsure international student, I was scared of putting my scripts in front of my classmates who are...
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SR
Student Reviewer
29 Nov 19
MA Scriptwriting
Pretty great, made good friends; made work I'm very proud of. I just wish my first and second years were as good as my final year. I've worked part time for half a year now and...
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