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MA Screenwriting

Overview

The MA Screenwriting was launched at Edinburgh Napier University in 2006 and has adapted and developed since then to become one of the strongest screenwriting Masters courses on offer in the UK.

This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select endorsement which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.

The course is studied at the Screen Academy Scotland, a ScreenSkills recognised Film Academy.

While the course is primarily for aspiring screenwriters, it is also aimed at those interested in script editing, script development and creative producing.

Teaching staff are working screenwriters and producers and there are regular visits from professional writers, producers, directors and those working in script editing and development.

Mode of Study:

• Part-time (available as Full-time)

Duration:

• 1 years

Start date:

• Sep

Course details

• In recent years, this course has developed a strong international profile, attracting a diverse range of students. As a student at Screen Academy Scotland you will be part of a large and thriving film community.
• Collaboration is encouraged and MA Screenwriters work closely with students on the MA Film programme.
• The MA Screenwriting will develop skills in screenwriting, creativity, analytical thinking, academic writing, professional writing for film (script reports, coverage), editing and developmental skills.
• In summary, the MA Screenwriting:
  • takes a general approach across film, television and other media
  • develops the core craft skills for screenwriting
  • enhances script editing and story development skills
  • places teaching and student work in an industry context
  • introduces students to staff and industry guests working as writers, producers, directors and in script development at a high, professional level

Modules

• From Script to Screen ( SCA11104 ) This module looks at storytelling and screenwriting for film and television in various contexts - historical, social, cultural, scholarly and theoretical. Students will develop the skills to examine the practices and products of screenwriting from a critical perspective and to use this to inform their own work and practice.
• Major Project ( SCA11106 ) This module forms a significant element of the course and is the opportunity to undertake a major piece of creative work in the final trimester.
• SCRIPT WORKSHOP 2A ( SCA11107 ) Over a series of weekly workshops, students develop their own projects from idea to polished first draft.
• SCRIPT WORKSHOP 2B ( SCA11108 ) Over a series of weekly workshops, students develop their own projects from idea to polished first draft.
• Script workshop 1 ( SCA11102 ) In this module, students develop a range of short form work - short films, sketches, web dramas, monologues, animation, vertical format etc.
• The Business of Screen Project Development ( SCA11101 ) The module is delivered as a series of weekly sessions combining lectures, seminars and visits from industry guests.
• Writing and Screen Project Development ( SCA11100 ) A series of lectures and seminars introduce students to the language, concepts and skills commonly used in the development of projects for the screen.

Entry requirements

• What are the entry requirements for Screenwriting? The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline.
• Can I get admission into Screenwriting based on my working experience in this sector? This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience.
• English language If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test.

Fees & funding

• Tuition fees for 2024/25 Students from: | 2024/25 | 2025/26 ---|---|--- Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland | £7,280 | £7,650 Overseas and EU-Total Fee | £19,215 | £19,750

Careers

• What can you do with a degree in Screenwriting? By studying Screenwriting at Edinburgh Napier University/Screen Academy Scotland you will prepare yourself to embark on a variety of exciting and challenging career paths focussing on the development of stories for the screen industries in the UK and beyond, as a screenwriter or in other story development roles - or even as a creative producer.
• What does a Screenwriter do? As a Screenwriter you will craft compelling narratives and bring stories to life on the screen, your creativity, imagination and storytelling prowess captivating audiences and evoking emotion.