Taught course
Scriptwriting
Entry requirements
For entry requirements, please visit the MA Scriptwriting course page
Months of entry
September
Course content
Want to become a professional scriptwriter? Our MA Scriptwriting will develop your skills in writing for TV, Film, Theatre, Audio Drama, and Video Games.
Our Scriptwriting master's degree prepares you for a career as a professional scriptwriter. You'll increase your employment opportunities as our course mirrors industry practices.
Learn from experienced scriptwriters who will provide detailed, regular feedback on your scripts. This will enhance your knowledge of story structure, scene development, characterisation, and dialogue. You'll be able to transform your stories into industry-standard scripts.
You will have access to CELTX scriptwriting software to help format your scripts to a professional standard. And, you'll graduate with a portfolio of work across a wide variety of genres. This includes a feature length "calling card" script, that will showcase your writing talent to agents and producers.
Why study with us
- You'll attend film festivals, theatre productions, and video games expos. Gain access to networking events and masterclasses from renowned industry professionals.
- Experience real world industry practices. This includes pitching, the role of the Script Editor, Script Reader, Storyliner, and how to operate in a professional Writers Room.
- You'll enjoy our industry links with the BBC, ITV, MediaCityUK and other media organisations across the UK.
Future careers
By developing your scriptwriting skills to a professional level, you’ll be ready to pursue an exciting career within the media industry across a variety of roles, including scriptwriter, script editor, story liner, script reader, producer, director and researcher. Our industry links will give you direct access to industry professionals and job opportunities.
Fees and funding
For fees and funding, please visit the MA Scriptwriting course page
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1772 892400