Programme Overview
The MA Screenwriting programme equips you with the essential skills to write, develop, and pitch screenplays.
Designed to prepare you for a successful career in the creative sectors, the programme covers platforms, audiences, genres, and writing techniques.
- A flexible, part-time online course that allows you to balance your studies with other commitments.
- Taught by working industry professionals.
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Provides you with a specialised programme that enhances your creative voice and writing style.
Learn from industry-active tutors who provide valuable insights and help you reach a professional level of expertise. The course fosters your ability to navigate the evolving media landscape and meet industry standards.
Collaborative projects and research enhance your understanding of cultural and industrial requirements in your chosen sector, and in your final year, you’ll undertake a comprehensive major project that demonstrates your mastery of the skills acquired throughout the course.
This project also encourages critical analysis and engagement with the development of feature film scripts.
Key skills you’ll develop:
- Advanced critical thinking for screen storytelling
- Narrative design and structure
- Pitching and marketing your work
- Feature film scriptwriting
- Script analysis
- Script development and editing
- A minimum of at least a 2.2 honours degree, in a relevant field.
- Mature students (over 23) who have relevant industry experience, but do not meet our entry criteria, are encouraged to apply.
- Students not from a Majority English Speaking country will need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in any band) or equivalent.
- All applicants must submit a creative work sample and personal statement with their application. This creative work sample should consist of a short script (a minimum of 5-7 pages).
- Applicants for this course will be invited to attend a virtual interview.
- If you are an international student and unsure of your eligibility please contact us on courses@centralfilmschool.com.
Understanding the costs and financing options open to you as you plan your studies will help you to make a wise investment in your future career.
| Home | International | |
| Year 1 | £5975 | £10975 |
| Year 2 | £5975 | £10975 |
| Modules Include: |
| Screen Studies and Genre |
| Structure and Narrative |
| Contextual Studies |
| Treatment and Outline |
| Major Project: Screenplay |
| Major Project: Pitch |
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“The tutors here have taught me so much and have opened my eyes and inspired me in so many ways. They are all very helpful and genuinely care about you.”
Annette Borg
Progression
The course will help you become an adaptive thinker, a creator and a supportive contributing team player joining the next generation of screenwriters.
MA Screenwriting graduates pursue various career paths within the Television, Film, and Theatre industries. These include roles such as Screenwriter, Scriptwriter, Script Reader, Editor, Story Liner, Story Producer, Drama Development Executive, Assistant, Editor, Producer, and Film Critic.
Additionally, graduates can explore opportunities beyond these sectors and find work in Journalism, Video Game narrative design, and as Podcast Content Creators.
Alumni Stories
Hear the motivating journeys of previous alumni, and how Central Film School has given them the necessary skills to step into the screen industries with confidence.
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