MA Screenwriting

The MA Screenwriting course at Plymouth University, UK offers a detailed and advanced study of creating screenplay for film and television. This postgraduate course seeks to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the challenging world of film and TV screenwriting.Course Content: This course explores distinct elements of screenplay including its history, development, structure, and the industry of cinema and television. The lectures, seminars, and workshops focus on both the practical and theoretical concepts, fostering an encouraging and creative environment that mirrors the professional world.Key Modules: Key modules in the MA Screenwriting course include 'Scriptwriting', 'Screenplay: From Idea to 'Finished' Script', 'Researching the Media and Creative Practice' and 'Screenwriting: Theory and Practice'. There is also an opportunity to undertake a screenplay-related dissertation or a work-based learning project that gives real-world experience.Accreditations: Not available.Future Careers: Graduates from the MA screenwriting course have gone onto various roles in the TV and film industry. Some of the roles include screenwriters, editors, script readers, and development executives in well-known film and TV companies. The course also provides an excellent grounding for further academic research up to PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.