MA Screenwriting
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
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. The course is studied at the Screen Academy Scotland, a ScreenSkills recognised Film Academy.
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.
Key highlights
- Industry recognised by ScreenSkills with ScreenSkills Select endorsement
- Studied at Screen Academy Scotland, a ScreenSkills recognised Film Academy
- Taught by working screenwriters and producers
- Regular visits from professional writers, producers, directors and script editors
- Also suited to script editing, script development and creative producing
- Established in 2006 and developed continuously since
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above
- Additional condition: interview — 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.
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Screenwriter
- Script editor
- Script development executive
- Creative producer
- Television drama writer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,030 | International: £19,750
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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