MA Television Fiction Writing at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

A specialised master's degree focused solely on writing for television, taught by experienced television writers with collaborations with broadcasters and independent production companies, including agreements of support with BBC Scotland and STV studios. Students graduate with two industry-level calling card scripts and experience of full-day story conferences and writers' rooms, with individual mentoring from television professionals.

Duration: Full time 16 months or 1 year; part time 2-3 years | Intake: January 2027; September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Creativity and Authorship 1 and 2, Story and Society, Narrative and Structure, Writing for an Existing Long-Running TV Drama, Genre Writing, Script Skills, Understanding TV Markets and an Independent Script Project. Alongside television drama, students explore comedy, children's television and formats, with intensive script editing development.

Career pathways

Graduates work on original and returning series for broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, C4, 5 and Sky, on shows such as Eastenders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, in roles such as Script Writer, Story Editor, Story Liner and Producer. Others have created their own work with independent production companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent and evidence of creative writing experience. The personal statement must show prior interest or achievement in writing fiction for television or creative writing generally, supported by samples of personal creative writing (up to three short pieces such as short stories or a scene from a play or screenplay), and a clear statement of why the applicant wishes to pursue a career in television writing. An interview is required. English language: Academic IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.

Intake: January 2027

Duration: Full time 16 months or 1 year; part time 2-3 years

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