Scriptwriting MA
University of Central Lancashire
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MA - Master of Arts

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Preston Campus 1

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Our MA Scriptwriting will develop your skills in writing for TV, Film, Theatre, Audio Drama, and Video Games. Our Scriptwriting masters degree prepares you for a career as a professional scriptwriter. Youll increase your employment opportunities as our course mirrors industry practices. Learn from experienced scriptwriters who will provide detailed, regular feedback on your scripts. This will enhance your knowledge of story structure, scene development, characterisation, and dialogue. Youll be ...Read more

Our MA Scriptwriting will develop your skills in writing for TV, Film, Theatre, Audio Drama, and Video Games. Our Scriptwriting master's degree prepares you for a career as a professional scriptwriter. You'll increase your employment opportunities as our course mirrors industry practices. Learn from experienced scriptwriters who will provide detailed, regular feedback on your scripts. This will enhance your knowledge of story structure, scene development, characterisation, and dialogue. You'll be able to transform your stories into industry-standard scripts.

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Creative Writing
WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
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87th

Modules

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Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 Honours degree in related subject or equivalent qualification. Candidates without the above qualifications will be considered providing that there is firm evidence of experience and commitment to at least one of the main areas of practical study: film or video making, Film and TV Screenwriting or digital imaging work.

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£9,450 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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