Universities United Kingdom University for the Creative Arts Courses MA Writing for Screen

MA Writing for Screen
at University for the Creative Arts

Farnham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 17,500
Country Rank#141
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

If writing the script for the next hit boxset or indie movie is your ambition, then our MA Writing for Screen course at UCA Farnham will give you the skills you need.

At a time when the rapid rise of streaming services is driving an increasing demand for content, our expert staff will guide you as you work on in-depth projects, developing your skills in classic narratives, art film and/or independent film.

You don’t need to have any training in screenwriting to join this course, but you will already be a keen writer.

As you study, we'll encourage you to push yourself, share ideas with your peers, learn from the work of successful screenwriters and consider how your ideas and writing style fit into different global markets.

Course Content
Course details

The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.

Term one

Writing Context & History of Screen Writing
The unit will begin with a diagnostic session, indicating individuals personal development needs. The unit includes workshops which advance your existing writing/scripting skills, the history of writing for screen is also taught.

Writing Techniques
This unit investigates the conceptual development of a script idea, its specific and necessary research. Students will be challenged to undertake a deep reflection of their own present and past writing proposals.

Term two

Script Development and Submission
You will complete the early stages of writing a full script and be focused and professional. You will also edit and discuss collaboratively with your peers and develop your writing for screen experience by helping with feedback to the projects of others. The unit concludes with the reading of scripts in progress and further staff direction for improvement.

Term three

Final Major Writing for Screen Project
This unit is concerned with two aspects. Firstly, to ensure that you can self-reflect on your work in appropriate critical language and that the idea feels appealing to contemporary tastes and the market; second, to ensure you finish their best script to the highest standard. This unit is also linked with learning and skills development around your preparation for a career in the contemporary industry, writing for global screen projects across various platforms
Entry Requirement
MA course
- An honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline
  
  and/or
- Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level.
Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees

UK students:
- Integrated Pre-Masters course - £10,500
- MA course - £10,500
EU students:
- Integrated International Pre-Masters course - £10,500
- MA course - £10,500
International students:
- Integrated International Pre-Masters course - £17,500
- MA course - £17,500
Additional course costs
In addition to the tuition fees there may be other costs for your course. The things that you are likely to need to budget for to get the most out of a creative arts education will include books, printing costs, occasional or optional study trips and/or project materials. These costs will vary according to the nature of your project work and the individual choices that you make.

Cost Of Studying At University for the Creative Arts

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Writing for Screen at University for the Creative Arts