MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online)
Falmouth University
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Succeed in the script writing business. Master how to take on the industry and get your stories toldIntroductionGain the writing skills, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative working that the ever-changing screen-writing industry demands.Learn how to function within a professional environment across different screen industries, and create work that stands out from the crowd.Develop your portfolio across different platforms or focus on the mediums and genres that ...Read more

Succeed in the script writing business. Master how to take on the industry and get your stories told

Introduction

Gain the writing skills, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative working that the ever-changing screen-writing industry demands.

Learn how to function within a professional environment across different screen industries, and create work that stands out from the crowd.

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 will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how these can be applied to your chosen script medium
  • Gain the professional skills needed to compete in the script writing industries, including how to write treatments, develop characters and setting, present your work in the correct format, and pitch your ideas
  • Collaborate and network with other script professionals around the world
  • Gain the research skills, critical and theoretical approaches needed to underpin your practice
  • Gain an understanding of current trends and developments in the screen industries.

Careers and employability

This MA is built to help students establish successful careers as writers in the script writing industries, irrespective of where they are in their professional journey.

Upon graduating from the course, you’ll be well-equipped to work professionally across a variety of mediums – including video games, cinema, television or digital media. Our graduates have worked on productions with companies such as Netflix, Amazon Studios, and HBO.

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71/101
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48th
CUG Ranking
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64th
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Evie
13 Feb 25

They really care about us here as people! I feel cared for and watched out for. The only thing that really could be improved is accessibility by car… I understand wanting to be..Read more

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04 Feb 25

Location is very unique and inspiring..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have: An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification.

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£12,150 (including £350 acceptance fee).

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£12,150 (including £350 acceptance fee).

Students from International

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£12,150 (including £350 acceptance fee).

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Falmouth University
Falmouth University , Falmouth

Falmouth University is a specialist creative university with a unique coastal location and a superb selection of postgraduate...

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Falmouth University
Woodlane Falmouth Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly TR11 4RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmouth Town  0.4 miles away

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