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PostgraduateMA

Writing for Screen and Stage

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Writing for Screen and Stage at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA Writing for Screen and Stage supports your development as a writer across a range of forms, genres and industry contexts, including for film, TV, narrative gaming, theatre and performance. It is ideal if you are keen to work across different media as a scriptwriter who can write for both screen and the stage. Why choose this course? - You will be taught by established, award-winning writers, script consultants and editors for screen and stage writing, including Daragh Carville (The Bay, Middletown and Being Human), David Eldridge (The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Beginning, M... International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Why choose this course?
It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in any related subject; other qualifications or experience will be considered. Applications are welcomed from those with or without prior experience in writing for screen and stage. As part of your application, you will need to submit 10-15 pages (double-spaced in Times New Roman, font size 12) of a play or script for a film or TV drama you have written. To submit your writing please do the following: submit applicationwait up to 48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£31,500
5 years£18,500£29,500£36,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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