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MA Scriptwriting

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    MA 1 year full-time (September start). 20 months part-time (January start)

Course Description

Gain the skills required to collaborate and work effectively across the creative industries as a scriptwriter. You will also develop script editing skills working closely with other students within the Media Production framework.

Why study MA Scriptwriting at BU?

  • Develop your ideas from concept to industry-standard final draft, develop your own voice, learn how to critique others work and make industry contacts to pitch for employment
  • See your scripts come to life and contribute to others’ productions by working collaboratively with students across the framework
  • This intense course allows you the opportunity to work both in teams in addition to producing individual writing pieces
  • Become a writer with a distinctive authorial voice with an industry-standard portfolio, writing in a range of formats and genres and a robust attitude to collaboration and development
  • All of our teaching staff have worked on award winning Film, Television and multiplatform projects and you will also benefit from regular industry guest speakers and alumni.

Entry Requirements

The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:

  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent

If English is not your first language you’ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.

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Fees

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Module Details

  • Scriptwriting Principles
  • Storytelling
  • Story Development
  • Approaches to Industry
  • Media Production Masters Project

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