MA Scriptwriting (Stage, Screen and Audio)
Why study MA Scriptwriting at Middlesex University?
This course is aimed at potential and current practitioners who want to develop their writing skills, or equally those from a writing background looking to specialise.
You'll be supported in developing your writing voice and be guided on story structure and our placement opportunities working with writers will give you real life experience. With London on your doorstep, you'll have support to work with numerous theatres, film and TV production companies, BBC4 and regional radio stations and speakers giving workshops.
Course highlights
- Development and supervision of a major project
- Experience of working as a writer (from contracts to final performance)
- Working with specialists in theatre, radio, film and TV
- Being supervised by genre specialists such as comedy, drama, arthouse cinema, experimental and podcast serials
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This MA prepares you to go on to a wide array of careers in radio, web, TV and film in a range of roles such as:
- Reader for commissioning editors of drama/comedy
- Dramaturgy for theatre
- Literary agent
The course is particularly useful for aspiring writers, script editors, readers, agents and directors.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification:
- We usually require an upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (2:1) or above in a relevant subject
- Applicants with relevant experience will also be considered and are welcome to apply.
All applicants are required to submit a scriptwriting portfolio and personal statement.
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- Course Code: PGW803
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A