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PostgraduateMA

Scriptwriting

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,390Per Year (Intl)
£4,978Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Scriptwriting at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop your scriptwriting to the highest level and tailor your work to different types of media on this practical and collaborative course. - Join a lively, creative community and collaborate with your peers across various disciplines, from acting to directing and filmmaking. - Taught by leading industry professionals – working practitioners who love what they do. International tuition fees are £19,390 per year, home/UK fees are £4,978 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Narrative Structure and Form
Screenwriting for Film and Television
Theatrical Writing and Dramatic Craft
Audio Drama and Radio Writing
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Scripts
Professional Practice and Industry Strategy
Creative Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Production
Dissertation or Major Creative Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementAwardMA ScriptwritingSchool/sSchool of Writing, Publishing and the HumanitiesCampus or locationNewton ParkCourse lengthOne year full-time or two years part time. Entry requirements We’re looking for individuals with either a good first degree or a thorough professional training in acting, theatre, television or film. Please contact our admissions team for more information: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,390

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,390

Home Student Fee

£4,978

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,955 UK part time £4,978 International full time £19,390

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£5,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Scriptwriting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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