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MA Screenwriting

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Plymouth University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

MA Screenwriting addresses the increasing demand for digital content required by the creative industries. You are trained in various aspects of writing for screens – including the big screen (films) and small screen (phone-specific). The South West is substantially growing as a destination for screenwriters and filmmakers, and you are supported to work at a professional industry standard, covering variable aspects in producing scripts, including storyboarding and collaborative writing.

The University’s new Digital Labs will offer you excellent opportunities to work with VR, immersive cinema, and specialist filming and editing software, giving you a base for destination jobs in the industry after graduation.

Key features

  • Hone your writing skills for screen while working in an interdisciplinary environment with filmmakers, performers and musicians, nurturing your collaboration and team working skills.
  • Be equipped to adapt your craft to emerging digital platforms through our new Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs, providing you with access and experience in using the latest technologies.
  • Get under the skin of the digital storytelling industry, preparing you for a career in the sector.
  • Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, providing opportunities to work with VR, immersive cinema, and specialist media and editing software.

Careers with this subject

MA Screenwriting graduates will be equipped with skills in demand across a broad range of areas such as feature films, advertising, writing for games, and building narratives for bespoke small screen experiences (using new phone-derivative technologies).

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Creative Writing

    10th out of 50 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    145 68%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    17th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    19th

    37

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