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PostgraduateMA

Screenwriting

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

The MA Screenwriting at Edinburgh Napier University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about developing versatile expertise. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Screenwriting was launched at Edinburgh Napier University in 2006 and has adapted and developed since then to become one of the strongest screenwriting Masters courses on offer in the UK. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select endorsement which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries. The course is studied at the Screen Academy Scotland, a ScreenSkills recognised Film Academy. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Screenwriting Practice
Narrative Structure and Character Development
Script Development and Editing
Television Writing for Series and Serials
Feature Film Screenwriting
Producing for Screen
Professional Practice in the Screen Industries
Screenwriting Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.576.5

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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About Edinburgh Napier University

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