MA Creative Writing Scriptwriting at University of East Anglia

Develop your craft as a writer, whether you want to create a bold new TV show or write for the theatre. You’ll sharpen your voice, unleash your imagination, and build valuable industry connections. Prepare for a career in writing for theatre, radio, film, or television with our MA in Creative Writing Scriptwriting, which combines applied writing craft with critical study and deep industry insight.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Scriptwriting Master’s gets you writing from day one, ensuring you develop your own work whilst studying the most exciting plays, films and TV shows out there. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Creative Writing Workshop: Scriptwriting, Creative Writing: Scriptwriting: Dramaturgy, Creative Writing: Scriptwriting: Process, Creative Writing Research Methodology Conference, Creative Writing (scriptwriting) Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a MA Creative Writing Scriptwriting degree, you could launch a career as a: Playwright: Write plays for stage performance, working with theatre companies and venues to bring them to life Screenwriter: Write screenplays for TV and film, developing original stories or adapting existing material Script editor: Collaborate with writers and producers to refine scripts and ready them for production Dramaturg: Work with writers and directors to shape and develop new projects Podcaster: Develop, write or present engaging storytelling in one of the most sought-after media of our time

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