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University of the Arts London
MA Screenwriting
University of the Arts London

MA Screenwriting

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

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Full time

Duration

15 months

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Script Writing

Course Summary

MA Screenwriting at London College of Communication is one of the UK’s leading film and television scripting courses, and has a strong professional reputation.Graduates of the course have gone on to receive critical acclaim, and been recognised by national and international awards. Their successful careers can be followed in all areas of the industry across fields as diverse as television, film, radio, stage, web, animation, novels and computer games.

Modules

Short Film: Process and Practice (40 Credits)
Collaborative Unit (20 Credits)
Industry Knowledge, Skills and Methodologies (20 Credits)
Major Project - Process and Practice (60 Credits)
TV / Film / Radio: Adaptation - Existing Format ? Process and Practice (40 Credits)
Industry Knowledge, Skills and Methodologies (continued)
Major Project - Process and Practice (60 Credits)
TV / Film / Radio: Adaptation - Existing Format - Process and Practice (continued)
Major Project - Process and Practice (continued)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,420

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,890

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear and passionate commitment to the medium of screenwriting together with their intent to extend their knowledge in this subject matter. Detail of prior experience and/or study are required to indicate a clear desire to write for film, television and radio and to successfully complete this programme of study.

An applicant will be considered for admission if they have already achieved an educational level equivalent to an honours degree. It is preferable that you have a previous degree, but it is not essential. We also accept students based on their writing talent and the work they submit during their application.

Educational level may be demonstrated by:

Honours degree (named above);

Possession of equivalent qualifications;

Prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required;

Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which, taken together, can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required.

University information

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University of the Arts London (UAL) is one of the world’s leading and most prestigious arts universities, maintaining an internationally renowned list of alumni. Located in London, it is ideally positioned for students wishing to study a postgraduate qualification and gain valuable connections to a thriving creative sector. UAL ranks in the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2025). With modern campus sites spread across...more

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