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MA Screenwriting at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Please note: The programme recruits biennially and the next intake is September 2028 This MA in Screenwriting from LJMU invites you to explore your creative potential, by giving you the creative space to develop as a writer. Develop your own original voice to create challenging and innovative TV and feature film ideas Learn key industry-skills within a professional writers’ room environment Produce a substantial screenwriting portfolio to industry standard Be taught by highly experienced professionals who have collaborated with such scriptwriters as Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) and Peter Morgan (The Crown) amongst others.

Faculty: Faculty of Society and Culture  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: a minimum 2:1 in Media Production, Drama, Journalism, English, or a related degree. IELTS: IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component).

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://oaf.ljmu.ac.uk/

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