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Screenwriting - MA at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year MA at the Cardiff campus refining creative and technical screenwriting skills, including crafting narratives, developing characters and structuring scripts. Students collaborate with industry professionals and other MA Film pathway students.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students work in production groups with other MA Film pathway students on film exercises in semester one and a short film in semester two, learning to create compelling narratives, build dynamic plots and write engaging dialogue.

Career pathways

Listed career paths include production manager, TV and film producer, production coordinator, location manager and media researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or TOEFL/equivalent as listed on the university's English language pages); IELTS may not be required for those who have previously studied through English. Academic entry requirements are not stated.

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time, per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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