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Scriptwriting, MA

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Bournemouth University (BU)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MAFull-time12 monthsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 17000 per year

About Scriptwriting, MA - at Bournemouth University (BU)

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. 

Graduate with an accredited degree 

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry. 

Notes about fees for this course

Scholarships rewarding academic achievement available from £2,000. Find out more. For more fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding 

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. 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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