Writing for Script and Screen

Entry requirements

An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

This course is designed to equip you with the writing skills, industry knowhow, professional skills and experience of collaborative working that the ever- changing industry demands. It aims to create graduates that stand out from the crowd, and who understand how to function within a professional environment across different screen industries. The programme is available for part-time study as Masters (MA) or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip).

The flexible nature of the course allows you to develop your portfolio across different platforms or focus on the mediums and genres that interest you through live briefs, collaborative projects and independent research.

You’ll join a global community of scriptwriters and academics who write for TV, film, games, theatre and radio, and who have networks across the creative industries. This ensures that the course is always relevant to current practice.