MA Screenwriting at Edinburgh Napier University

Programme 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.

Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time; also available part-time | Intake: September | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline . 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,030 a year (2026/27). Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 20,540 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate/how-to-apply/useful-application-information

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