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Screenwriting MA

City St George's, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,780Per Year (Intl)
£11,680Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Screenwriting MA at City St George's, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is subject to approval for 2026 entry. The MA Screenwriting develops dynamic writers for film, television and other audiovisual media in the age of streaming. You will learn the business of screenwriting and hone your writing skills to generate successful content across genres, features, shorts and episodic formats. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Screenplay Fundamentals and Story Structure
Genre Writing and Format Development
Television Drama and Episodic Storytelling
Feature Film Development and Pitching
The Business of Screenwriting
Adaptation and Source Material
Screenwriting for Digital Media and Streaming
Supervised Screenplay Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Below is a list of countries or regions with information on each about which qualifications we accept. If your country or region is not listed please email international@citystgeorges.ac.uk. Select a country or region:Select a country or regionAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBeninBhutanBoliviaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCub

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,780

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,780

Home Student Fee

£11,680

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About City St George's, University of London

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