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Master of Screenwriting
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An accelerated five-semester MFA in writing for film, TV, Games and comics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Screenwriting. Evaluate topics including five semesters. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Video Production Assistant
- Film Editor
- Media Producer
- Creative Content Specialist
Curriculum
- Five semesters
- Three per calendar year. Intensive screenwriting classes for film
- TV
- Short films and web series
- Electives in story generation
- Rewriting
- World-building
- Comics
- Games and podcasts
- Business classes
- An industry internship in each of the last two semesters
- A thesis script and Pitch Fest.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree
- Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
- Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
- PTE Academic 18 reading
- Cambridge 20 speaking
- Oxford Test of English 17 writing
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
- Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
- There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
- 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
- 827 plus outstanding fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,365 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Merchiston Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Creative Industries |
| Department | Department of Screenwriting |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £21,365 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening, PTE Academic 18 reading, Cambridge 20 speaking, Oxford Test of English 17 writing. An interview is required.