Diplôme d'Établissement (Master equivalent) Screenwriting and Narratives at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

Two-year institutional diploma, equivalent to a master's, that trains students for screenwriting professions. It covers the foundations of audiovisual aesthetics and the practice of narrative (short and feature fiction, series). Capacity is around fifteen students. First-year enrolment for 2026-2027 is suspended while a new format is studied for 2027; second-year enrolment follows the usual procedure. Taught at Cannes in French and English.

Faculty: Centre for Research and Interdisciplinary Studies (CREATES), Arts and Humanities Graduate School | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French and English | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Year 1 covers narratology, dialogue writing, screenplay and narrative, dramaturgy, from pitch to script, literature and theatre, micro-narrative workshops and script analysis.

Career pathways

Screenwriter and film or audiovisual project officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Licence (bachelor) or equivalent, with film and literary studies given priority. Open to initial-training students and to professionals through continuing education; admission for continuing education is on file in the second year, taking account of validation of professional experience (creative experience such as a script is desired).

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee under the university fee schedule for master-level programmes (French and EU/EEA students); CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition fee under the university fee schedule for master-level programmes (non-EU international students, unless exempt); CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat.univ-cotedazur.fr/#!accueilView

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