Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative working to present your writing to the leading streamers, media companies and broadcasters. On this dynamic online master’s course, you will learn how to excel across different screen industries and create work that stands out from the crowd.

Department: School of Communication | Duration: 2 years (part-time) | Study mode: online; part-time | Intake: January, May and September | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this online master’s course, you will tackle the big questions of storytelling and screenwriting, develop a creative portfolio based on professional briefs and learn how to promote yourself as a freelance screenwriter. Modules include Storytelling for Script & Screen, Individual Script Development Workshop, Writer's Room: Collaborative Script Development, Screen Industries: Professional Development, Final Major Project (MA only).

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped to work professionally across a variety of mediums, including video games, cinema, television or digital media. Graduates have worked on productions with companies such as Netflix, Amazon Studios and HBO.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. A piece of sample writing in the form of a screenplay, formatted to an industry standard, of at least 5 pages. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.5 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, and Listening, and a minimum of 6.0 in speaking.

GBP 12,150 for the whole programme (2027/28). total fee for MA/MSc (2 years part time), including acceptance fee; payable up front or in instalments Source

Intake: January, May and September

Duration: 2 years (part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate/writing-script-screen

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